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 - Bus Stop A 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

MD-W

552

Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Central-Purple
10 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
PURPLE LINE
Linden
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Quincy
47 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
480 yd • 6 min
5
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2211| Big Timber
6
Ride to train station
Elgin
70 min
7
Walk to bus station
Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A
ID 37480
60 yd • 1 min
8
552
Wait for bus
552
Spring Hill / Cinemark
9
Ride to bus station
State St & Judson Dr
ID 16684
6 min
10
Walk to
Judson University
1151 N State St
420 yd • 5 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

Last updated on October 3, 2026

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

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Public transit directions from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Judson University

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

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