How to get from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 385 bus from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 45 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

165min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 385
385
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)
    ID 13161
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 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 • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 87th St & Central Ave and Elgin IL USA is approximately 53.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (87th St & Central Ave) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 385, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 87th St & Central Ave and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA?

    The 385 bus line goes from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station near 87th St & Central Ave in Burbank to Midway Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Midway Cta Station station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between 87th St & Central Ave and Elgin IL USA by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 87th St & Central Ave to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 385 bus from the 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) stop near 87th St & Central Ave in Burbank.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 87th St & Central Ave and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Midway Cta Station station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 87th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA costs $8.75.

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