How to get from American & Chicago Station to Elk River by bus?

From American & Chicago Station to Elk River by bus

To get from American & Chicago Station to Elk River in Elk River, take the METRO D LINE bus from American & Chicago Station station to 7th St & 5th Ave Station station. Next, take the NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The bus schedule from American & Chicago Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

138min
Walk to bus station
Bus - METRO D LINEMETRO D LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO D LINE
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from American & Chicago Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    American & Chicago Station
    ID 47447
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - METRO D LINEMETRO D LINE
    Wait for bus
    METRO D LINE
    / Brklyn Ctr Tc / Chi-Fremont / Rapid
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th St & 5th Ave Station
    ID 56930
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Target Field
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO D LINE
    Wait for
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Elk River
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elk River
    Walk to
    Elk River
    Voyageur Highway
    2.23 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From American & Chicago Station to Elk River by , bus and light rail

To get from American & Chicago Station to Elk River you’ll need to take one bus line and one light rail line: take the 18 bus from 2nd Ave S Loop & American Blvd station to Nicollet Mall & 5th St S station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO BLUE LINE light rail and finally take the NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The bus schedule from American & Chicago Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

190min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO BLUE LINE
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from 2nd Ave S Loop & American Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave S Loop & American Blvd
    ID 51852
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicollet Mall & 5th St S
    ID 17996
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Nicollet Mall
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    METRO BLUE LINE
    To Mpls-Target Field
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Target Field Station Platform 1
    ID 56333
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Target Field
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO BLUE LINE
    Wait for
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Elk River
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elk River
    Walk to
    Elk River
    Voyageur Highway
    2.23 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from American & Chicago Station to Elk River

The distance between American & Chicago Station and Elk River is approximately 40.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from American & Chicago Station to Elk River by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elk River – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from American & Chicago Station to Elk River

To check the bus schedule from American & Chicago Station to Elk River using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (American & Chicago Station) and destination (Elk River), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From American & Chicago Station to Elk River by , bus and light rail

To get from American & Chicago Station to Elk River you’ll need to take one bus line and one light rail line: take the 18 bus from 2nd Ave S Loop & American Blvd station to Nicollet Mall & 5th St S station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO BLUE LINE light rail and finally take the NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL from Target Field station to Elk River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The bus schedule from American & Chicago Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elk River on the Moovit app.

190min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO BLUE LINE
Walk to Elk River
Leaves from 2nd Ave S Loop & American Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave S Loop & American Blvd
    ID 51852
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicollet Mall & 5th St S
    ID 17996
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Nicollet Mall
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - METRO BLUE LINEMETRO BLUE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    METRO BLUE LINE
    To Mpls-Target Field
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Target Field Station Platform 1
    ID 56333
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Target Field
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAILMETRO BLUE LINE
    Wait for
    NORTHSTAR COMMUTER RAIL
    Northstar / Big Lake Sta
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Elk River
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elk River
    Walk to
    Elk River
    Voyageur Highway
    2.23 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from American & Chicago Station to Elk River?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line METRO D LINE,.

  • What is the alternative route to get from American & Chicago Station to Elk River?

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 18, Light Rail line METRO BLUE LINE,.

  • Is there a direct bus between American & Chicago Station and Elk River?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from American & Chicago Station to Elk River?

    The METRO D LINE bus line goes from American & Chicago Station near American & Chicago Station in Bloomington to 7th St & 5th Ave Station. From there you’ll have to take till 7th St & 5th Ave Station near Elk River.

  • How long does it take to travel from American & Chicago Station to Elk River by bus?

    The total travel time between American & Chicago Station and Elk River by bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near American & Chicago Station to get to Elk River?

    Get on the METRO D LINE bus from the American & Chicago Station near American & Chicago Station in Bloomington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between American & Chicago Station and Elk River?

    Get off the bus at the 7th St & 5th Ave Station, which is closest to Elk River.

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