How to get from Foster to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

Foster to Elmhurst, IL - Chicago 'L' Schedule

The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster to Elmhurst, IL runs from 12:19 AM to 12:04 AM, with departures every 5 min-3 hr 25 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 36 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Foster to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Foster to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Foster may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

96min
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Foster to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Foster and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 29.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Foster to Elmhurst, IL

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Foster to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 125, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Foster and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Foster to Elmhurst, IL?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station near Foster in Evanston to Wells & Merchandise Mart (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wells & Merchandise Mart (South) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Foster to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between Foster and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station near Foster in Evanston.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Wells & Merchandise Mart (South) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

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