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

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

To get from Dempster to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Dempster 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 30 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

90min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Dempster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster
  • 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)
    31 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dempster to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Dempster to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Dempster 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 39 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

99min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Dempster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    34 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dempster to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Dempster, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 28.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dempster 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.

Public transit stations close to Dempster

Dempster is located at Dempster, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Chicago Ave & Dempster St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Dempster:

  • Foster
  • Main
  • Davis

Train stations close to Dempster:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Dempster:

  • Chicago Ave & Dempster St
  • Chicago Avenue & Dempster (Purple Line)
  • Oak Ave & Dempster St

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is York St & 3rd St.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Villa Park
  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & 3rd St
  • York/Hahn
  • Schiller/Palmer

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From Dempster to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Dempster to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Dempster 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 39 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

99min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Dempster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    34 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 125, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dempster to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Dempster 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 30 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Dempster in Evanston and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Dempster in Evanston.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from Dempster to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Dempster to Elmhurst, IL costs $8.00.

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