How to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Forest Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 318 bus and finally take the 309 bus from North Ave & Wolf Rd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

81min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 318
318
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • 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
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station - Bus Stop C
    ID 37716
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 16.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), 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 Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 318, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Forest Park station near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago to Forest Park Cta Station - Bus Stop C station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Forest Park Cta Station - Bus Stop C station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Forest Park station near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Forest Park Cta Station - Bus Stop C stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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