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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 in Elmhurst, 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 Austin (Blue) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd 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 $2.50.

81min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 91
91
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
    Austin (Blue)
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin/Railroad/Cta Blue Line
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin & Corcoran/South Blvd (Green Line) (North)
    ID 9629
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 315 and 309

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, 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 Austin (Blue) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 315 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd 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.

81min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 315
315
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
    Austin (Blue)
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin/Railroad/Cta Blue Line
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin/Corcoran/South Blvd./Cta Green Line
    ID 36206
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 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), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 15.32 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.

Public transit stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) is located at Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Damen (Green)
  • Kedzie-Homan

Train stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
  • Harrison & Western (East)
  • Harrison & Western (West)

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Palmer/Schiller.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Palmer/Schiller
  • York/Second/Palmer
  • York St & Robert T Palmer Dr / 2nd St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 315 and 309

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, 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 Austin (Blue) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 315 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd 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.

81min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 315
315
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
    Austin (Blue)
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin/Railroad/Cta Blue Line
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin/Corcoran/South Blvd./Cta Green Line
    ID 36206
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 91, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 315, 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 Austin (Blue) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Austin (Blue) station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • 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) in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst 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 Austin (Blue) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • 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 $2.50.

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