How to get from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) 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 & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

82min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare 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
    Clark/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
    27 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
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Public transit directions from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 20.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western (Blue - O'Hare 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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) 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 22 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clark/Lake station near Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) 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 Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clark/Lake station near Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) 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 Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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