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How to get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL by bus?

From Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 72 bus from North Ave & Central (West) station to Harlem & North Ave (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 318 bus and finally take the 309 bus from North Ave & Wolf Rd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.55.

59min$2.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - 318
318
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from North Ave & Central (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Central (West)
    ID 15283
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & North Ave (North)
    ID 1002
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Harlem Ave
    ID 7790
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 85 bus from Central & North Ave (South) station to Central & Lake (Green Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' 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 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

74min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Central & North Ave (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & North Ave (South)
    ID 11554
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central & Lake (Green Line) (South)
    ID 11566
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central (Green)
    30 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
    Austin (Green)
    2 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
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Central & North Ave (North), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 9.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Central & North Ave (North)

Central & North Ave (North) is located at Central & North Ave (North), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Central & Le Moyne (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Central & North Ave (North):

  • Central (Green)
  • Austin (Green)

Train stations close to Central & North Ave (North):

  • Hanson Park
  • Galewood
  • Grand/Cicero

Bus stations close to Central & North Ave (North):

  • Central & Le Moyne (North)
  • Central & Le Moyne (South)
  • Central & Wabansia (North)

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is York St & Robert T Palmer Dr / 2nd St.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Berkeley
  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & Robert T Palmer Dr / 2nd St
  • York/Second/Palmer
  • York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr

From Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 85 bus from Central & North Ave (South) station to Central & Lake (Green Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' 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 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

74min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Central & North Ave (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & North Ave (South)
    ID 11554
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central & Lake (Green Line) (South)
    ID 11566
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central (Green)
    30 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
    Austin (Green)
    2 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
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 318, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 85, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central & North Ave (North) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 72 bus line goes from North Ave & Central (West) station near Central & North Ave (North) in Chicago to Neva & North Ave (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Neva & North Ave (South) station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL by bus?

    The total travel time between Central & North Ave (North) in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by bus is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central & North Ave (North) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 72 bus from the North Ave & Central (West) stop near Central & North Ave (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central & North Ave (North) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Neva & North Ave (South) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Central & North Ave (North) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.55.