How to get from Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Monroe-Red station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Thorndale may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

88min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Monroe-Red station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Thorndale may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

100min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    210 yd • 2 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    18 min
  • 10
    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 Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Thorndale and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 25.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Thorndale) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, 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', bus and train schedules.

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From Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Monroe-Red station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Thorndale may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

100min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Thorndale
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    210 yd • 2 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    18 min
  • 10
    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 Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 20, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Thorndale and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

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

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 95th station near Thorndale in Chicago to Monroe-Red station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Monroe-Red station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Thorndale and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 95th station near Thorndale in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Monroe-Red station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The ride from Thorndale to Elmhurst, IL costs $8.00.

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