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

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

To get from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Fullerton station to Washington/Wells 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 6 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

66min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
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
    Washington/Wells
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 yd • 7 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

Alternative route from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train via PURPLE LINE, GREEN LINE and UP-W

To get from Fullerton 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 Fullerton 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 18 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

78min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
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
    Clark/Lake
    14 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
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Public transit directions from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Fullerton, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 20.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fullerton 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.

Public transit stations close to Fullerton

Fullerton is located at Fullerton, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Fullerton & Sheffield (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Fullerton:

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

Train stations close to Fullerton:

  • Clybourn

Bus stations close to Fullerton:

  • Fullerton & Sheffield (East)
  • Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (West)
  • Fullerton & Seminary (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 & 3rd St.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & 3rd St
  • York/Hahn
  • York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr

Alternative route from Fullerton to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train via PURPLE LINE, GREEN LINE and UP-W

To get from Fullerton 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 Fullerton 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 18 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

78min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
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
    Clark/Lake
    14 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, 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 and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

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

    The BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Kimball station near Fullerton in Chicago to Washington/Wells station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Washington/Wells station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Fullerton in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Kimball 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 Washington/Wells station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

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