How to get from O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Cumberland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & 5th Ave 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 $5.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from O'Hare may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

82min$5.00
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Brookfield Village Hall (Layover)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Lake
    ID 8208
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & 5th Ave
    ID 6885
    30 yd • 1 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
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL by bus

Take one direct bus from O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst: take the 332 bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo station to York/Second/Palmer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from O'Hare may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

52min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 332
332
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo
    ID 8968
    1.2 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 332332
    Wait for bus
    332
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York/Second/Palmer
    ID 9012
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between O'Hare and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 17.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from O'Hare 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 O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL

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

Take one direct bus from O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst: take the 332 bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo station to York/Second/Palmer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from O'Hare may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

52min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 332
332
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo
    ID 8968
    1.2 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 332332
    Wait for bus
    332
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York/Second/Palmer
    ID 9012
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 331, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 332.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

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

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Uic-Halsted station near O'Hare in Chicago to Cumberland station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Cumberland station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between O'Hare and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Uic-Halsted station near O'Hare in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Cumberland stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from O'Hare to Elmhurst, IL costs $5.00.

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