How to get from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from Oakton-Skokie station to Howard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 36 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Oakton-Skokie may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

96min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Oakton-Skokie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Oakton-Skokie
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    7 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 226 bus from Oakton/Lincoln station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Oakton-Skokie may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

121min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Bus - 91
91
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Oakton/Lincoln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakton/Lincoln
    ID 20844
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 20944
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Austin & Roosevelt (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin & Corcoran/South Blvd (Green Line) (South)
    ID 9603
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    30 yd • 1 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
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Oakton-Skokie and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 30.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Train schedule from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakton-Skokie) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' 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 Chicago 'L' and train schedules.

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From Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 226 bus from Oakton/Lincoln station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Oakton-Skokie may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

121min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Bus - 91
91
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Oakton/Lincoln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakton/Lincoln
    ID 20844
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 20944
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Austin & Roosevelt (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin & Corcoran/South Blvd (Green Line) (South)
    ID 9603
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    30 yd • 1 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
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line YELLOW LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 226, Bus line 91, Bus line 309.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

    The YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard station near Oakton-Skokie in Skokie to Clark/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Clark/Lake station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton-Skokie and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from the Howard station near Oakton-Skokie in Skokie.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clark/Lake station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and train fare from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL costs $8.00.

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