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How to get from Aurora to Elmhurst by bus and train?

From Aurora to Elmhurst by bus and train

To get from Aurora to Elmhurst in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Naperville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 714 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & President St station to York/Butterfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

129min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 714
714
Bus - 301
301
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naperville
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & President St
    ID 8432
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & President St
    ID 8333
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station York/Butterfield
    Ride to bus station
    York/Butterfield
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aurora to Elmhurst by bus and train via BNSF, 331 and 301

To get from Aurora to Elmhurst in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Brookfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & 2nd Ave station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

108min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Elmhurst
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1252| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brookfield
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brookfield/Prairie
    ID 8016
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & 2nd Ave
    ID 6281
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst
    Walk to
    Elmhurst
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora to Elmhurst

The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Elmhurst, Chicago is approximately 30.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora to Elmhurst by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Aurora Transportation Center Bay A.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay C
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay B

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, Chicago

Elmhurst is located at Elmhurst, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is York/Van Buren.

Train stations close to Elmhurst:

  • Elmhurst
  • Bellwood
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst:

  • York/Van Buren
  • York/Hale
  • York St & Harvard St

Alternative route from Aurora to Elmhurst by bus and train via BNSF, 331 and 301

To get from Aurora to Elmhurst in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Brookfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & 2nd Ave station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

108min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Elmhurst
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1252| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Brookfield
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brookfield/Prairie
    ID 8016
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & 2nd Ave
    ID 6281
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst
    Walk to
    Elmhurst
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aurora to Elmhurst?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 714, Bus line 301.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aurora to Elmhurst?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 331, Bus line 301.

  • Is there a direct train between Aurora and Elmhurst in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aurora to Elmhurst in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora to #1250| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #1250| Chicago Union Station station near Elmhurst in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Aurora to Elmhurst in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aurora and Elmhurst in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aurora to get to Elmhurst in Chicago?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aurora and Elmhurst in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #1250| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Elmhurst in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Aurora to Elmhurst?

    The ride from Aurora to Elmhurst costs $6.05.