How to get from Hometown to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Hometown to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Hometown to Elmhurst in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SWS train from Oak Lawn station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 301 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

153min$8.30
Walk to train station
Train - SWSSWS
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Elmhurst
Leaves from Oak Lawn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Lawn
    1.02 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #812| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst
    Walk to
    Elmhurst
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hometown to Elmhurst

The distance between Hometown, Chicago and Elmhurst, Chicago is approximately 32.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hometown to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L', 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 Hometown

Hometown is located at Hometown, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cicero Ave & 89th Pl.

Train stations close to Hometown:

  • Oak Lawn
  • Ashburn
  • Wrightwood

Bus stations close to Hometown:

  • Cicero Ave & 89th Pl
  • Cicero Ave & 91st St
  • Cicero Ave & 88th St

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, Chicago

Elmhurst is located at Elmhurst, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is York St & Butterfield Rd.

Train stations close to Elmhurst:

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst:

  • York St & Butterfield Rd
  • York St & Lexington St
  • Butterfield Rd & Chatham Ave

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 301.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The SWS train line goes from Oak Lawn station near Hometown to #812| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till #812| Chicago Union Station station near Elmhurst in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Hometown to Elmhurst in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Hometown and Elmhurst in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the SWS train from the Oak Lawn station near Hometown in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #812| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Elmhurst in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Hometown to Elmhurst?

    The ride from Hometown to Elmhurst costs $8.30.