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

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

To get from Cermak-Chinatown to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Cermak-Mccormick Place station to Harlem/Lake 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 55 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

175min$8.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Cermak-Mccormick Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cermak-Mccormick Place
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 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
    54 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 Cermak-Chinatown to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Cermak-Chinatown to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & Cermak (North) station to Clinton & Quincy (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 542 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

206min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Michigan & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Cermak (North)
    ID 15312
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cermak-Chinatown to South Elgin

The distance between Cermak-Chinatown, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 53.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak-Chinatown 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 Cermak-Chinatown

Cermak-Chinatown is located at Cermak-Chinatown, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Cermak-Chinatown:

  • Cermak-Mccormick Place

Train stations close to Cermak-Chinatown:

  • Halsted Street
  • Mccormick Place
  • 18th St.

Bus stations close to Cermak-Chinatown:

  • Cermak-Chinatown Red Line Station (West)
  • Wentworth & Cermak (North)
  • Cermak & Clark (Red Line) (West)

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 Cermak-Chinatown to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Cermak-Chinatown to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & Cermak (North) station to Clinton & Quincy (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 542 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

206min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Michigan & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Cermak (North)
    ID 15312
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Cermak-Chinatown 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 55 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Cermak-Mccormick Place station near Cermak-Chinatown in Chicago to Harlem-Green station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Harlem-Green station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Cermak-Chinatown in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Cermak-Mccormick Place station near Cermak-Chinatown in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harlem-Green stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The ride from Cermak-Chinatown to South Elgin costs $8.25.

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