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

From Northbrook to Elmhurst by bus and train

To get from Northbrook to Elmhurst in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 626 bus from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station to Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train and finally take the 332 bus from Lawrence/Ruby station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Northbrook may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst on the Moovit app.

269min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 626
626
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 332
332
Walk to Elmhurst
Leaves from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
    ID 1457
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiller Park
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence/Ruby
    ID 8958
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 332332
    Wait for bus
    332
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst
    Walk to
    Elmhurst
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northbrook to Elmhurst

The distance between Northbrook, Chicago and Elmhurst, Chicago is approximately 37.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northbrook to Elmhurst by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Northbrook to Elmhurst

To check the bus and train schedule from Northbrook to Elmhurst using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Northbrook) and destination (Elmhurst), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 626, Train line NCS, Bus line 332.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northbrook and Elmhurst in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northbrook to Elmhurst in Chicago?

    The 626 bus line goes from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station near Northbrook to Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station near Elmhurst in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Northbrook and Elmhurst in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Northbrook to get to Elmhurst in Chicago?

    Get on the 626 bus from the Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd stop near Northbrook in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Northbrook and Elmhurst in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point stop, which is closest to Elmhurst in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Northbrook to Elmhurst?

    The ride from Northbrook to Elmhurst costs $7.75.

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