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

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

To get from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 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 10 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

70min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via BROWN LINE, 125 and UP-W

To get from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 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 12 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

72min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Fullerton, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 20.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fullerton 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.

Public transit stations close to Fullerton

Fullerton is located at Fullerton, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Fullerton:

  • Armitage (Brown/Purple)
  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)
  • Belmont

Train stations close to Fullerton:

  • Clybourn

Bus stations close to Fullerton:

  • Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East)
  • Fullerton & Sheffield (East)
  • Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (West)

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 & North Ave.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & North Ave
  • 1st St & York St
  • York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via BROWN LINE, 125 and UP-W

To get from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 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 12 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

72min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Fullerton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Fullerton
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 125, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE, Bus line 125, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Fullerton 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 10 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Fullerton in Chicago to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Fullerton in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

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

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