How to get from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 36 bus from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) station to Clark & Kinzie (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Marion St 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 $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago-Red may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

82min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 36
36
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Chicago (Red Line) (South)
    ID 14460
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Kinzie (South)
    ID 18769
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    400 yd • 5 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
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Marion St
    ID 6864
    240 yd • 3 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
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 125 bus from Ontario & State (West) station to Clinton & Washington (South) 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 $7.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago-Red may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

66min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Ontario & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ontario & State (West)
    ID 15108
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Chicago-Red and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 17.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago-Red 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 Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL

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

To get from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 125 bus from Ontario & State (West) station to Clinton & Washington (South) 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 $7.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago-Red may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

66min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Ontario & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ontario & State (West)
    ID 15108
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 36, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 125, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago-Red and Elmhurst, IL?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 36 bus line goes from State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) station near Chicago-Red in Chicago to Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North) station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago-Red to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 36 bus from the State & Chicago (Red Line) (South) stop near Chicago-Red in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago-Red and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The ride from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.25.

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