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 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago-Red station to Monroe-Red station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave 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. 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.

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
    Monroe-Red
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    210 yd • 2 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
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 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
    32 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 18.46 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.

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 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 66 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 Monroe-Red station near Chicago-Red in Chicago to Washington/Wabash station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Washington/Wabash station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • 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 and Elmhurst, IL 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 Monroe-Red 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 Washington/Wabash stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • 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.

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