How to get from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Forest Park station. Next, take the 301 bus from Forest Park Cta Station - Bus Stop B station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Downtown Chicago may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst on the Moovit app.

76min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Elmhurst
Leaves from Clinton-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station - Bus Stop B
    ID 37715
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst
    Walk to
    Elmhurst
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst

The distance between Downtown Chicago, Chicago and Elmhurst, Chicago is approximately 16.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 301.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Downtown Chicago and Elmhurst in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clinton-Blue station near Downtown Chicago to Forest Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Park station near Elmhurst in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Chicago and Elmhurst in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Downtown Chicago to get to Elmhurst in Chicago?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clinton-Blue station near Downtown Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Downtown Chicago and Elmhurst in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Forest Park stop, which is closest to Elmhurst in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst in Chicago?

    The first train from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst in Chicago is Union Pacific West. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 12:45 AM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst?

    The ride from Downtown Chicago to Elmhurst costs $2.80.

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