How to get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Quincy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 552 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to State St & Judson Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Judson University on the Moovit app.

146min$11.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 552
552
Walk to Judson University
Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
    10 yd • 1 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
    47 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 552552
    Wait for bus
    552
    Spring Hill / Cinemark
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State St & Judson Dr
    ID 16684
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Judson University
    Walk to
    Judson University
    1151 N State St
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University

The distance between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line), Elgin and Judson University, Elgin is approximately 54.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University 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 Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Street & Girard (Purple Line)) and destination (Judson University), 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 Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line MD-W, Bus line 552.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) and Judson University?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Central-Purple station near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) in Evanston to Quincy station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Quincy station near Judson University in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) in Evanston and Judson University in Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to get to Judson University?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Central-Purple station near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) and Judson University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Quincy stop, which is closest to Judson University in Elgin.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University?

    The ride from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University costs $11.25.

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