How to get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) 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' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • 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
    5 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

Alternative route from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via BROWN LINE, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) 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 22 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

82min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    550 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Marion St
    ID 6864
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Chicago (Brown/Purple), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 17.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago (Brown/Purple) 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 Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Chicago (Brown/Purple) is located at Chicago (Brown/Purple), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago (Brown/Purple):

  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • Grand-Red
  • Grand-Blue

Bus stations close to Chicago (Brown/Purple):

  • Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
  • Wells & Chicago (South)
  • Wells & Huron (South)

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 & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
  • York St & Robert T Palmer Dr / 2nd St
  • York/Second/Palmer

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via BROWN LINE, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) 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 22 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

82min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    550 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Marion St
    ID 6864
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago (Brown/Purple) 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 Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Chicago (Brown/Purple) 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 Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago (Brown/Purple) 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 Chicago (Brown/Purple) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Chicago (Brown/Purple) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago (Brown/Purple) 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 Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The first train from Chicago (Brown/Purple) 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 Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Chicago (Brown/Purple) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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