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 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 18 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 18th may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

78min$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
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from 18th to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 18th station to Clinton (Green/Pink) 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 1 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 18th may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

61min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
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
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    220 yd • 3 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
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 18th to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 18th and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 17.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 18th to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 18th to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (18th) 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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From 18th to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from 18th to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 18th station to Clinton (Green/Pink) 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 1 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 18th may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

61min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
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
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    220 yd • 3 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
    230 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 78 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 61 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • 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 18 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.

  • How long does it take to travel from 18th to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

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

  • 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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