How to get from California (Pink) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From California (Pink) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from California (Pink) 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 California (Pink) 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 38 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

158min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from California (Pink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    California (Pink)
  • 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)
    15 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 California (Pink) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from California (Pink) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 94 bus from California Pink Line Station (North) station to Sacramento & Franklin Boulevard (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 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

163min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 94
94
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from California Pink Line Station (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    California Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 14607
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Rockwell & Addison (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sacramento & Franklin Boulevard (North)
    ID 4217
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    61 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 California (Pink) to South Elgin

The distance between California (Pink), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 55.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California (Pink) 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 California (Pink)

California (Pink) is located at California (Pink), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is California Pink Line Station (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to California (Pink):

  • Central Park
  • Kedzie-Cermak
  • Western-Cermak

Train stations close to California (Pink):

  • Western Avenue

Bus stations close to California (Pink):

  • California Pink Line Station (South)
  • California Pink Line Station (North)
  • California & 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:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • La Fox St & Prairie St
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St

Related Routes

From California (Pink) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from California (Pink) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 94 bus from California Pink Line Station (North) station to Sacramento & Franklin Boulevard (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 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

163min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 94
94
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from California Pink Line Station (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    California Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 14607
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Rockwell & Addison (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sacramento & Franklin Boulevard (North)
    ID 4217
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    61 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 California (Pink) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from California (Pink) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 94, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between California (Pink) 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 38 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from California (Pink) to South Elgin?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near California (Pink) 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 California (Pink) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between California (Pink) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near California (Pink) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near California (Pink) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between California (Pink) 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 California (Pink) to South Elgin?

    The ride from California (Pink) to South Elgin costs $9.55.