How to get from Wood Dale to Elmhurst by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Wood Dale to Elmhurst in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Bensenville station. Next, take the 332 bus from Bensenville Metra Station station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

60min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 332
332
Walk to Elmhurst
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bensenville
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bensenville Metra Station
    ID 8981
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 332332
    Wait for bus
    332
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst
    Walk to
    Elmhurst
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-W, 331 and 301

To get from Wood Dale to Elmhurst in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & 5th Ave station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

74min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Elmhurst
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8251
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Brookfield Village Hall (Layover)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 8185
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & 5th Ave
    ID 6283
    40 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
    20 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 Wood Dale to Elmhurst

The distance between Wood Dale, Chicago and Elmhurst, Chicago is approximately 8.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale

Wood Dale is located at Wood Dale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Bensenville.

Train stations close to Wood Dale:

  • Bensenville
  • Itasca

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Elmhurst:

  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley
  • Bellwood

Bus stations close to Elmhurst:

  • Butterfield Rd & Poplar Ave
  • York/Butterfield
  • York St & Butterfield Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-W, 331 and 301

To get from Wood Dale to Elmhurst in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & 5th Ave station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

74min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Elmhurst
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8251
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Brookfield Village Hall (Layover)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 8185
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & 5th Ave
    ID 6283
    40 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
    20 min
  • 10
    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 Wood Dale to Elmhurst?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 332.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wood Dale to Elmhurst?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 331, Bus line 301.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wood Dale to Elmhurst in Chicago?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2226| Chicago Union Station station near Wood Dale to Bensenville station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bensenville station near Elmhurst in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Wood Dale and Elmhurst in Chicago by train and bus is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2226| Chicago Union Station station near Wood Dale in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Bensenville stop, which is closest to Elmhurst in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Wood Dale to Elmhurst?

    The ride from Wood Dale to Elmhurst costs $5.75.

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