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

From Central-Purple to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Central-Purple to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Washington/Wells 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 21 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

201min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Central-Purple
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 yd • 7 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 Central-Purple to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Central-Purple to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Central St. station to Chicago Otc 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 14 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

194min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Central St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 9
    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 Central-Purple to South Elgin
The distance between Central-Purple, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 66.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central-Purple 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 Central-Purple

Central-Purple is located at Central-Purple, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Central Street & Girard (Purple Line).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Central-Purple:

  • Noyes
  • Foster
  • Linden

Train stations close to Central-Purple:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Central-Purple:

  • Central Street & Girard (Purple Line)
  • Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)
  • Central Street & Ridge
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
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
Related Routes

From Central-Purple to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Central-Purple to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Central St. station to Chicago Otc 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 14 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

194min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Central St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 9
    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 Central-Purple to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central-Purple to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central-Purple 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 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central-Purple to South Elgin?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Central-Purple in Evanston to Washington/Wells station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Washington/Wells station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Central-Purple in Evanston and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Central-Purple in Evanston.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Washington/Wells stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The ride from Central-Purple to South Elgin costs $11.25.

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