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How to get from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 78 bus from Montrose & Western (West) station to Forest Preserve/Harlem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Montrose & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

98min$6.00
Bus - 78
78
Bus - 90
90
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Montrose & Western (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Western (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Preserve/Harlem
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem & Forest Preserve Avenue (South)
    ID 11774
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East)
    ID 14226
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via X49, 56 and UP-W

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus 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 44 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Montrose & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

104min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Western (Se)
    ID 17917
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Montrose & Western (West) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 19.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Western (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 Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via X49, 56 and UP-W

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus 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 44 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Montrose & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

104min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Western (Se)
    ID 17917
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 90, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line 56, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Western (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 78 bus line goes from Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw) station near Montrose & Western (West) in Chicago to Forest Preserve/Harlem station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Forest Preserve/Harlem station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Western (West) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose & Western (West) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw) stop near Montrose & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose & Western (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Preserve/Harlem station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Montrose & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL costs $6.00.

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