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How to get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & South Shore (West) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 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 40 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

100min$7.75
Bus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th Street & South Shore (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & South Shore (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Jeffery (West)
    ID 2616
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 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

Alternative route from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via 26, J14 and UP-W

To get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Monroe (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 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 38 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

98min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)
    ID 7022
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Monroe (North)
    ID 15241
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 79th Street & South Shore (West) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 28.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & South Shore (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 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & South Shore (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 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via 26, J14 and UP-W

To get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Monroe (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 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 38 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

98min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)
    ID 7022
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Monroe (North)
    ID 15241
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & South Shore (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 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 79 bus line goes from Ford City (South) station near 79th Street & South Shore (West) in Chicago to 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & South Shore (West) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & South Shore (West) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 79 bus from the Ford City (South) stop near 79th Street & South Shore (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & South Shore (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elmhurst, IL costs $7.75.

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