How to get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Quincy station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

150min$9.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 201 bus from Central Street & Sherman station to Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

166min$12.75
Bus - 201
201
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Central Street & Sherman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central Street & Sherman
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West)
    ID 12637
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Central Street & Sherman, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 52.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Central Street & Sherman

Central Street & Sherman is located at Central Street & Sherman, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Central Street & Sherman.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Central Street & Sherman:

  • Linden
  • Noyes
  • Foster

Train stations close to Central Street & Sherman:

  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Central Street & Sherman:

  • Central Street & Sherman
  • Central Street & Ridge
  • Central & Orrington

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA, Elgin

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Douglas Ave & Highland Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • Highland Ave & Grove Ave
  • Villa St & Dupage St

Related Routes

From Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 201 bus from Central Street & Sherman station to Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

166min$12.75
Bus - 201
201
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Central Street & Sherman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central Street & Sherman
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West)
    ID 12637
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 201, Train line UP-N, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central Street & Sherman and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Central-Purple station near Central Street & Sherman in Evanston to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Linden station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Central Street & Sherman in Evanston and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Central Street & Sherman to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Central-Purple station near Central Street & Sherman in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Central Street & Sherman and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Linden station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA costs $9.25.

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