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How to get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52A bus from Kedzie & 71st Street (South) station to Kedzie & 79th Street (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train 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 46 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from 71st Street & Central Park (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

106min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 52A
52A
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Kedzie & 71st Street (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kedzie & 71st Street (South)
    ID 10015
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 52A52A
    Wait for bus
    52A
    115th Street & Springfield Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kedzie & 79th Street (South)
    ID 10022
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 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

From 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 53 bus from Pulaski & 71st Street (North) station to Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus and train schedule from 71st Street & Central Park (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

123min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 53
53
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Pulaski & 71st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & 71st Street (North)
    ID 4708
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 9095
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Pulaski (Green)
    40 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
    Ridgeland
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    150 yd • 2 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
    39 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 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 29.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 71st Street & Central Park (West) 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 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (71st Street & Central Park (West)) 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.

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From 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 53 bus from Pulaski & 71st Street (North) station to Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus and train schedule from 71st Street & Central Park (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

123min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 53
53
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Pulaski & 71st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & 71st Street (North)
    ID 4708
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 9095
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Pulaski (Green)
    40 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
    Ridgeland
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    150 yd • 2 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
    39 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 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 52A, Train line SWS, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 53, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 52A bus line goes from Kedzie & 71st Street (South) station near 71st Street & Central Park (West) in Chicago to 115th Street & Springfield Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 115th Street & Springfield Terminal (South) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 71st Street & Central Park (West) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 52A bus from the Kedzie & 71st Street (South) stop near 71st Street & Central Park (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the 115th Street & Springfield Terminal (South) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.50.

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