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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 in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago-Red station to Lake (Red) 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 21 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

81min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago-Red

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago-Red
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    State/Lake
    80 yd • 1 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
    29 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
    170 yd • 3 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 7 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

67min$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
    220 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, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 17.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 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.

Public transit stations close to Chicago-Red

Chicago-Red is located at Chicago-Red, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is State & Huron (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago-Red:

  • Grand-Red
  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Bus stations close to Chicago-Red:

  • State & Chicago (Red Line) (South)
  • Chicago & State (Red Line) (East)
  • Chicago & State (Red Line) (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/Hahn.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York/Hahn
  • York St & North Ave
  • 1st St & York St

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 7 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

67min$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
    220 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 81 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, 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 67 minutes, using Bus line 125, Train line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 95th station near Chicago-Red in Chicago to Lake (Red) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Lake (Red) station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago-Red in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 95th station near Chicago-Red in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Lake (Red) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The ride from Chicago-Red to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.