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

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

To get from Western-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 Western-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 37 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

157min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Western-Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Western-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)
    14 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 Western-Cermak to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Western-Cermak to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Western Avenue 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

169min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    12 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 Western-Cermak to South Elgin

The distance between Western-Cermak, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 54.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western-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 Western-Cermak

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Western-Cermak:

  • Damen-Cermak
  • Kedzie-Cermak
  • California (Pink)

Train stations close to Western-Cermak:

  • Western Avenue

Bus stations close to Western-Cermak:

  • Western Pink Line Station (South)
  • Western & Cermak (North)
  • Western & 18th Place (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
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • Spring St & Carla Dr

Related Routes

From Western-Cermak to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Western-Cermak to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Western Avenue 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

169min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    12 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 Western-Cermak to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Western-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 37 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Western-Cermak in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

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

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

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