How to get from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Damen-Cermak to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Damen-Cermak station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

155min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Damen-Cermak
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Damen-Cermak
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Damen-Cermak to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Blue Island & Damen (Ne) station to Canal & Madison (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

182min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Blue Island & Damen (Ne)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Island & Damen (Ne)
    ID 16114
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Harbor Drive & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin
The distance between Damen-Cermak, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 54.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Damen-Cermak

Damen-Cermak is located at Damen-Cermak, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Damen Pink Line Station.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Damen-Cermak:

  • Western-Cermak
  • 18th
  • California (Pink)

Train stations close to Damen-Cermak:

  • Western Avenue

Bus stations close to Damen-Cermak:

  • Damen Pink Line Station
  • Damen Pink Line Station (South)
  • Damen & 19th Street (North)
Public transit stations close to South Elgin, South Elgin

South Elgin is located at East State Street, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is La Fox St & Prairie St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • La Fox St & Prairie St
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • Spring St & Carla Dr
Related Routes

From Damen-Cermak to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Blue Island & Damen (Ne) station to Canal & Madison (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

182min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Blue Island & Damen (Ne)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Island & Damen (Ne)
    ID 16114
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Harbor Drive & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Damen-Cermak and South Elgin?

    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 35 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near Damen-Cermak 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 South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Damen-Cermak in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Damen-Cermak to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near Damen-Cermak in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Damen-Cermak and South Elgin?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clinton (Green/Pink) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin?

    The ride from Damen-Cermak to South Elgin costs $9.55.

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