How to get from 18th to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 18th to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 18th 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 18th station to Ashland-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 20 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

80min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 18th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    18th
  • 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
    6 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)
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    30 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
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 18th to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via X9, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from 18th to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X9 bus from Ashland & 18th Street (North) station to Ashland & Lake (Green Line) (North) 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 $2.25.

82min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X9
X9
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Ashland & 18th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & 18th Street (North)
    ID 17229
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X9X9
    Wait for bus
    X9
    Irving Park & Fremont (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 14783
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    10 yd • 1 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
    21 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 18th to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 18th, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 17.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th 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 18th

18th is located at 18th, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 18th:

  • Polk
  • Damen-Cermak
  • Western-Cermak

Train stations close to 18th:

  • Halsted Street
  • Western Avenue

Bus stations close to 18th:

  • 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (West)
  • 18th Street & Wood (West)
  • 18th Street & Ashland (East)

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:

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from 18th to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via X9, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from 18th to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X9 bus from Ashland & 18th Street (North) station to Ashland & Lake (Green Line) (North) 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 $2.25.

82min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X9
X9
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Ashland & 18th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & 18th Street (North)
    ID 17229
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X9X9
    Wait for bus
    X9
    Irving Park & Fremont (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 14783
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    10 yd • 1 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
    21 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 18th to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 18th to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line X9, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 18th 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 20 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 18th to Elmhurst, IL?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near 18th 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 18th to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between 18th in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 18th to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near 18th in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 18th 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 18th to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 18th to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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