How to get from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Grand-Blue station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Marion St 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 $2.80.

77min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Grand-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Grand-Blue
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    3 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
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Marion St
    ID 6864
    240 yd • 3 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
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

57min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)
    ID 5502
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Grand-Blue, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 17.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand-Blue 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 Grand-Blue

Grand-Blue is located at Grand-Blue, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Grand & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Grand-Blue:

  • Morgan-Lake
  • Clinton (Green/Pink)
  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)

Bus stations close to Grand-Blue:

  • Grand & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (West)
  • Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)
  • Grand & Halsted/Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 1st St & York St.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Berkeley
  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • 1st St & York St
  • York St & North Ave
  • York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct

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From Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

57min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)
    ID 5502
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 56, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Grand-Blue 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 17 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Forest Park station near Grand-Blue in Chicago to Clark/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Clark/Lake station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand-Blue in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Grand-Blue to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Forest Park station near Grand-Blue in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Grand-Blue and Elmhurst, IL?

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

  • When is the first train from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The first train from Grand-Blue in Chicago to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst is Union Pacific West. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 11:45 PM.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Grand-Blue to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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