How to get from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & California (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 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from California-O'Hare may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

83min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Milwaukee & California (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & California (Se)
    ID 17013
    80 yd • 2 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
    38 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
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from California-O'Hare station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The bus and train schedule from California-O'Hare may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

79min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from California-O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    California-O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    13 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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    18 min
  • 9
    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 California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between California-O'Hare and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 20.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL

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

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From California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from California-O'Hare station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The bus and train schedule from California-O'Hare may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

79min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from California-O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    California-O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    13 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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 56, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between California-O'Hare and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 56 bus line goes from Milwaukee & California (Se) station near California-O'Hare in Chicago to Washington & Wabash (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Washington & Wabash (East) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between California-O'Hare and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near California-O'Hare to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Milwaukee & California (Se) stop near California-O'Hare in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between California-O'Hare and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Washington & Wabash (East) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from California-O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL costs $7.75.

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