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How to get from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clark/Lake station to Austin (Green) station. Next, 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 21 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

81min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Clark/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Green)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL by train

Take one direct train from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst: take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

50min$5.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 16.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North)

Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) is located at Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Orleans & Merchandise Mart (Nw).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North):

  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • Washington/Wells
  • Clark/Lake

Bus stations close to Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North):

  • Orleans & Merchandise Mart (Nw)
  • Wells & Lake (South)
  • Franklin & Randolph (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/Palmer.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York/Palmer
  • York/Arthur
  • Palmer/Marion

From Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL by train

Take one direct train from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst: take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

50min$5.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clark/Lake station near Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) in Chicago to Harlem-Green station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harlem-Green station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clark/Lake station near Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harlem-Green stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • When is the first train from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The first train from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) in Chicago to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst is Union Pacific West. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 6:40 PM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.