How to get from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 54th/Cermak station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak/Central may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

131min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 54th/Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    26 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak/Central station to Western & Cermak (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak/Central may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

126min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cermak/Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak/Central
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cermak (North)
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cermak (North)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Cermak/Central and Elgin IL USA is approximately 49.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cermak/Central) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, 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' and bus schedules.

Related Routes

From Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak/Central station to Western & Cermak (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak/Central may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

126min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cermak/Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak/Central
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cermak (North)
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cermak (North)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Cermak/Central and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near Cermak/Central in Cicero to 54th/Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 54th/Cermak station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Cermak/Central and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Cermak/Central to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near Cermak/Central in Cicero.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Cermak/Central and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the 54th/Cermak stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Cermak/Central to Elgin IL USA costs $2.80.

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