How to get from Central-Purple to Streamwood by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Central-Purple to Streamwood by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central-Purple to Streamwood in Streamwood, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Davis station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

178min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Streamwood
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
    Davis
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    88 min
  • 7
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd
    ID 33379
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Streamwood
    Walk to
    Streamwood
    Cypress Drive
    0.97 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central-Purple to Streamwood by bus

To get from Central-Purple to Streamwood in Streamwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 201 bus from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West) station to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.55.

175min$2.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Streamwood
Leaves from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)
    ID 12640
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    68 min
  • 7
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd
    ID 33379
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Streamwood
    Walk to
    Streamwood
    Cypress Drive
    0.97 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central-Purple to Streamwood

The distance between Central-Purple, Streamwood and Streamwood, Streamwood is approximately 40.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central-Purple to Streamwood by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Streamwood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Central-Purple

Central-Purple is located at Central-Purple, Streamwood 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:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central 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 Streamwood, Streamwood

Streamwood is located at Cypress Drive, Streamwood and the nearest public transit station is Bartlett.

Train stations close to Streamwood:

  • Bartlett
  • Hanover Park

Related Routes

From Central-Purple to Streamwood by bus

To get from Central-Purple to Streamwood in Streamwood, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 201 bus from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West) station to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.55.

175min$2.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Streamwood
Leaves from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)
    ID 12640
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    68 min
  • 7
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Rd & Bartlett Rd
    ID 33379
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Streamwood
    Walk to
    Streamwood
    Cypress Drive
    0.97 mi • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central-Purple to Streamwood?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 208, Bus line 554.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line 208, Bus line 554.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central-Purple and Streamwood?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Central-Purple in Evanston to Davis station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Davis station near Streamwood in Streamwood.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central-Purple to Streamwood by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Central-Purple in Evanston and Streamwood in Streamwood by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

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

    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 Streamwood?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Davis stop, which is closest to Streamwood in Streamwood.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Central-Purple to Streamwood?

    The ride from Central-Purple to Streamwood costs $2.80.

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