How to get from Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Harlem/Lake station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lake (Red) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

76min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Washington/Wabash

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Marion St
    ID 6864
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 20 bus from Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station to Madison & Clinton (West) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lake (Red) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

54min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Madison & Dearborn/State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 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 Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Lake (Red) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 17.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake (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 Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL

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

To get from Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 20 bus from Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station to Madison & Clinton (West) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lake (Red) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

54min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Madison & Dearborn/State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 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 Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 20, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Lake (Red) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Washington/Wabash station near Lake (Red) in Chicago to Harlem-Green station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harlem-Green station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Lake (Red) and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Washington/Wabash station near Lake (Red) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harlem-Green stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • When is the first train from Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The first train from Lake (Red) in Chicago to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst is Union Pacific West. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 7:40 PM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Lake (Red) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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