How to get from Central-Purple to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Central-Purple to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

105min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PURPLE LINE, 60 and BNSF

To get from Central-Purple to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Washington/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

117min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 60
60
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Racine & Roosevelt (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central-Purple to PJU

The distance between Central-Purple, La Grange and PJU, La Grange is approximately 28.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central-Purple to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in La Grange – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Central-Purple

Central-Purple is located at Central-Purple, La Grange and the nearest public transit station is Central Street & Girard (Purple Line).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Central-Purple:

  • Noyes
  • Linden
  • Foster

Train stations close to Central-Purple:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Central-Purple:

  • Central Street & Girard (Purple Line)
  • Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)
  • Central Street & Ridge

Public transit stations close to PJU, La Grange

PJU is located at PJU, La Grange and the nearest public transit station is La Grange/Ogden.

Train stations close to PJU:

  • Congress Park
  • Brookfield
  • Stone Ave.

Bus stations close to PJU:

  • La Grange/Ogden
  • La Grange/Shawmut
  • La Grange/Brewster

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PURPLE LINE, 60 and BNSF

To get from Central-Purple to PJU in La Grange, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Washington/Wabash station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to La Grange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

117min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 60
60
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to PJU
Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Racine & Roosevelt (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to PJU
    Walk to
    PJU
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central-Purple to PJU?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 125, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central-Purple to PJU?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 60, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central-Purple and PJU?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central-Purple to PJU?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Central-Purple in Evanston to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station near PJU in La Grange.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central-Purple to PJU by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between Central-Purple in Evanston and PJU in La Grange by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Central-Purple to get to PJU?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Central-Purple in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Central-Purple and PJU?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station, which is closest to PJU in La Grange.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from Central-Purple to PJU?

    The ride from Central-Purple to PJU costs $8.00.

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