How to get from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Monroe-Blue station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Monroe-Blue may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

81min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Monroe-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    3 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
    Austin (Green)
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 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
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Harlem/Lake station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Monroe-Blue may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

76min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Washington/Wabash

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    32 min
  • 7
    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 Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Monroe-Blue and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 17.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Monroe-Blue 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 Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Monroe-Blue) 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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Alternative route from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Harlem/Lake station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Monroe-Blue may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

76min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Washington/Wabash

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Monroe-Blue 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 21 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clark/Lake station near Monroe-Blue in Chicago to Austin (Green) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Austin (Green) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Monroe-Blue and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clark/Lake station near Monroe-Blue in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Austin (Green) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • When is the first train from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The first train from Monroe-Blue in Chicago to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst is Union Pacific West. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 7:40 PM.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Monroe-Blue to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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