How to get from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 18th station to Clinton (Green/Pink) 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 $11.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Judson University on the Moovit app.

144min$11.25

MD-W

552

Leaves from 18th

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
18th
60 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
PINK LINE
54th/Cermak
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clinton (Green/Pink)
9 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
810 yd • 10 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

Alternative route from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PINK LINE, MD-W and 550

To get from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 18th station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 550 bus from Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station to Big Timber Rd & State St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Judson University on the Moovit app.

160min$11.25

MD-W

550

Leaves from 18th

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
18th
60 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
PINK LINE
54th/Cermak
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clinton (Green/Pink)
9 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
810 yd • 10 min
5
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2209| Big Timber
6
Ride to train station
Big Timber
85 min
7
Walk to bus station
Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
ID 33801
310 yd • 4 min
8
550
Wait for bus
550
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
9
Ride to bus station
Big Timber Rd & State St
ID 17752
4 min
10
Walk to
Judson University
1151 N State St
0.51 mi • 11 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University

The distance between 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East), Elgin and Judson University, Elgin is approximately 42.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) 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 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East)) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PINK LINE, MD-W and 550

To get from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 18th station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 550 bus from Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station to Big Timber Rd & State St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Judson University on the Moovit app.

160min$11.25

MD-W

550

Leaves from 18th

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
18th
60 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
PINK LINE
54th/Cermak
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clinton (Green/Pink)
9 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
810 yd • 10 min
5
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2209| Big Timber
6
Ride to train station
Big Timber
85 min
7
Walk to bus station
Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
ID 33801
310 yd • 4 min
8
550
Wait for bus
550
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
9
Ride to bus station
Big Timber Rd & State St
ID 17752
4 min
10
Walk to
Judson University
1151 N State St
0.51 mi • 11 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University?
The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Train line MD-W, Bus line 552.
What is the alternative route to get from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University?
The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Train line MD-W, Bus line 550.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) 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 24 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University?
The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 18th station near 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) in Chicago to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Clinton (Green/Pink) station near Judson University in Elgin.
How long does it take to travel from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', train and bus?
The total travel time between 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) in Chicago and Judson University in Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 24 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to get to Judson University?
Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 18th station near 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) and Judson University?
Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clinton (Green/Pink) stop, which is closest to Judson University in Elgin.
How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University?
The ride from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University costs $11.25.

Last updated on June 6, 2026

How to get from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

Step by Step

Alternative route from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PINK LINE, MD-W and 550

Step by Step

Public transit directions from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University

Related Routes

Alternative route from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PINK LINE, MD-W and 550

Step by Step

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University?

What is the alternative route to get from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University?

Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) and Judson University?

Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University?

How long does it take to travel from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to get to Judson University?

Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) and Judson University?

How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (East) to Judson University?

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