How to get from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University by bus and train?

From State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University by bus and train

To get from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Grand & State (Red Line) (West) station to Grand & Western (West) 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 24 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The bus and train schedule from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Judson University on the Moovit app.

144min$8.00

MD-W

552

Leaves from Grand & State (Red Line) (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Grand & State (Red Line) (West)
ID 764
580 yd • 7 min
2
65
Wait for bus
65
Grand & Nordica Terminal (South)
3
Ride to bus station
Grand & Western (West)
ID 15340
18 min
4
Walk to train station
Western Ave
240 yd • 3 min
5
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2209| Big Timber
6
Ride to train station
Elgin
66 min
7
Walk to bus station
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
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

From State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago-Red station to Monroe-Red 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 21 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Judson University on the Moovit app.

141min$11.25

MD-W

552

Leaves from Chicago-Red

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago-Red
50 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
95th
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Monroe-Red
5 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
0.61 mi • 13 min
5
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2209| Big Timber
6
Ride to train station
Elgin
75 min
7
Walk to bus station
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
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 State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University

The distance between State & Chicago (Red Line) (South), Elgin and Judson University, Elgin is approximately 39.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University 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 State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University

To check the bus and train schedule from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (State & Chicago (Red Line) (South)) and destination (Judson University), 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.

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From State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

141min$11.25

MD-W

552

Leaves from Chicago-Red

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago-Red
50 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
95th
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Monroe-Red
5 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
0.61 mi • 13 min
5
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2209| Big Timber
6
Ride to train station
Elgin
75 min
7
Walk to bus station
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
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

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University?
The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 65, Train line MD-W, Bus line 552.
What is the alternative route to get from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University?
The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Train line MD-W, Bus line 552.
Is there a direct bus between State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) and Judson University?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.
Which bus line goes from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University?
The 65 bus line goes from Grand & State (Red Line) (West) station near State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) in Chicago to Grand & Nordica Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Grand & Nordica Terminal (South) station near Judson University in Elgin.
How long does it take to travel from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University by bus and train?
The total travel time between State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) in Chicago and Judson University in Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.
Where do I get on the bus near State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to get to Judson University?
Get on the 65 bus from the Grand & State (Red Line) (West) stop near State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) and Judson University?
Get off the bus at the Grand & Nordica Terminal (South) stop, which is closest to Judson University in Elgin.
How much is the total bus and train fare from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University?
The ride from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University costs $8.00.

Last updated on April 5, 2026

How to get from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University by bus and train?

From State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University by bus and train

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From State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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Public transit directions from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University

Bus And Train schedule from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University

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From State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University?

What is the alternative route to get from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University?

Is there a direct bus between State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) and Judson University?

Which bus line goes from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University?

How long does it take to travel from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University by bus and train?

Where do I get on the bus near State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to get to Judson University?

Where do I get off the bus when travelling between State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) and Judson University?

How much is the total bus and train fare from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) to Judson University?

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