How to get from 54th/Cermak to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 54th/Cermak to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 54th/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 54th/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 48 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

168min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 54th/Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    54th/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)
    25 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 54th/Cermak to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from 54th/Cermak to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Cicero station to Chicago Union Station 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 9 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

189min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Cicero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cicero
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 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 54th/Cermak to South Elgin

The distance between 54th/Cermak, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 58.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 54th/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 54th/Cermak

54th/Cermak is located at 54th/Cermak, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line.

Chicago 'L' stations close to 54th/Cermak:

  • Pulaski (Pink)
  • Kostner
  • Cicero (Pink)

Train stations close to 54th/Cermak:

  • Cicero

Bus stations close to 54th/Cermak:

  • Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line
  • 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
  • 54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line

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 Spring St & Collins St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • Spring St & Collins St
  • Spring St & Carla Dr
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)

Related Routes

From 54th/Cermak to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from 54th/Cermak to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Cicero station to Chicago Union Station 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 9 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

189min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Cicero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cicero
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 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 54th/Cermak to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 54th/Cermak to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 54th/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 48 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak to South Elgin?

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

    The total travel time between 54th/Cermak in Cicero and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 54th/Cermak to get to South Elgin?

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

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 54th/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 54th/Cermak to South Elgin?

    The ride from 54th/Cermak to South Elgin costs $11.25.

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