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

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

To get from Howard to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Clark/Lake 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 33 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

93min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    30 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
    Harlem/Lake
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Howard to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Howard to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 22 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Clark & Lunt (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train 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 36 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

96min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 22
22
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Paulina & Howard Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Clark & Harrison (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Lunt (South)
    ID 1785
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rogers Park
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 9
    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 Howard to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Howard, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 26.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Howard to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Howard to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 22 bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal station to Clark & Lunt (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train 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 36 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

96min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 22
22
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Paulina & Howard Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Clark & Harrison (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Lunt (South)
    ID 1785
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rogers Park
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 9
    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 Howard to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 22, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Howard in Chicago to Clark/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Clark/Lake station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Howard in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Howard in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clark/Lake station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The ride from Howard to Elmhurst, IL costs $6.25.

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