How to get from Central Park to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Central Park to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central Park to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Central Park station to Ashland-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 19 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

79min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Central Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Central Park
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-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
    21 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

From Central Park to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Central Park to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 157 bus from Ogden & Central Park (Ne) 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 27 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

87min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Ogden & Central Park (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Central Park (Ne)
    ID 6669
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    43 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Park to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Central Park, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 19.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park 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 Central Park

Central Park is located at Central Park, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Ogden & Central Park (Ne).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Central Park:

  • California (Pink)
  • Pulaski (Pink)
  • Kostner

Bus stations close to Central Park:

  • Ogden & Central Park (Ne)
  • Central Park & Ogden (Pink Line) (North)
  • Ogden & Central Park (Sw)

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 1st St & York St.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • 1st St & York St
  • York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct
  • Palmer/Schiller

Related Routes

From Central Park to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Central Park to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 157 bus from Ogden & Central Park (Ne) 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 27 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

87min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Ogden & Central Park (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Central Park (Ne)
    ID 6669
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    43 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 157, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central Park 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 19 min.

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

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near Central Park in Chicago to Ashland-Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Ashland-Lake station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Central Park in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near Central Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Ashland-Lake stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The ride from Central Park to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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