How to get from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

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

To get from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 315 bus from Austin/Cermak station to Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Cermak/Austin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

112min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 315
315
Bus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Austin/Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin/Cermak
    ID 7640
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
    ID 6845
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Street & Lombard (East)
    ID 11724
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & Cortland (North)
    ID 11742
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 21, 311 and MD-W

To get from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak/Austin station to Cermak & Oak Park (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 311 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $6.30. The bus and train schedule from Cermak/Austin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

112min$6.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - 311
311
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cermak/Austin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak/Austin
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Oak Park (West)
    ID 15862
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7045
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 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/Austin to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Cermak/Austin and Elgin IL USA is approximately 33.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 21, 311 and MD-W

To get from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak/Austin station to Cermak & Oak Park (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 311 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $6.30. The bus and train schedule from Cermak/Austin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

112min$6.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - 311
311
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cermak/Austin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak/Austin
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Oak Park (West)
    ID 15862
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7045
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 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/Austin to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 315, Bus line 86, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 311, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cermak/Austin and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA?

    The 315 bus line goes from Austin/Cermak station near Cermak/Austin in Cicero to Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cermak/Austin and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cermak/Austin to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 315 bus from the Austin/Cermak stop near Cermak/Austin in Cicero.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cermak/Austin and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Cermak/Austin to Elgin IL USA costs $5.75.

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