How to get from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from California (Pink) station to Ashland-Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from California (Pink) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

75min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from California (Pink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    California (Pink)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    11 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 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
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 94, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 94 bus from California Pink Line Station (North) station to California & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from California (Pink) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

77min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 94
94
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from California Pink Line Station (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    California Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 14607
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Rockwell & Addison (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    California & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 4212
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    California-Green
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 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
    32 min
  • 10
    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 California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between California (Pink) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 18.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California (Pink) 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 California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (California (Pink)) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 94, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 94 bus from California Pink Line Station (North) station to California & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from California (Pink) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

77min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 94
94
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from California Pink Line Station (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    California Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 14607
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Rockwell & Addison (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    California & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 4212
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    California-Green
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 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
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 94, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between California (Pink) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Ashland-Lake station near California (Pink) in Chicago to Harlem/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Harlem/Lake station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between California (Pink) and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near California (Pink) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the Ashland-Lake station near California (Pink) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between California (Pink) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harlem/Lake stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from California (Pink) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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