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

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 bus and train schedule from Chicago-Red may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train 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

Alternative route from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via 66, 56 and UP-W

To get from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 66 bus from Chicago & State (Red Line) (West) station to Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Nw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 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 14 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Chicago-Red may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

74min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago & State (Red Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & State (Red Line) (West)
    ID 601
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Chicago & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Nw)
    ID 15341
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)
    ID 5502
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 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
    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 17.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train 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 bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via 66, 56 and UP-W

To get from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 66 bus from Chicago & State (Red Line) (West) station to Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Nw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 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 14 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Chicago-Red may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

74min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago & State (Red Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & State (Red Line) (West)
    ID 601
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Chicago & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Nw)
    ID 15341
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Grand/Halsted (Blue Line) (Se)
    ID 5502
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 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
    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 66 minutes, using Bus line 125, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 56, Train line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

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

    The 125 bus line goes from Ontario & State (West) station near Chicago-Red in Chicago to Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago-Red and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 125 bus from the Ontario & State (West) 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 Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The ride from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL costs $7.75.

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