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

From Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & California (East) station to Lawrence & Ravenswood (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 30 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

90min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Lawrence & California (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence & California (East)
    ID 18714
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Ravenswood (East)
    ID 3762
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ravenswood
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    18 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

Alternative route from Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via 81, 82 and UP-W

To get from Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & California (West) station to Lawrence & Kimball (Brown Line) (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 82 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Kedzie station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

90min$6.00
Bus - 81
81
Bus - 82
82
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Lawrence & California (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lawrence & California (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Kimball (Brown Line) (West)
    ID 3804
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (South)
    ID 11127
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    31st Street & Pulaski (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Homan & Carroll (South)
    ID 11169
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    25 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 Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Lawrence & California (West) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 24.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lawrence & California (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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via 81, 82 and UP-W

To get from Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & California (West) station to Lawrence & Kimball (Brown Line) (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 82 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Kedzie station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

90min$6.00
Bus - 81
81
Bus - 82
82
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Lawrence & California (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lawrence & California (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Kimball (Brown Line) (West)
    ID 3804
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (South)
    ID 11127
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    31st Street & Pulaski (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Homan & Carroll (South)
    ID 11169
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    25 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 Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 81, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line 82, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lawrence & California (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 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 81 bus line goes from Lawrence & California (East) station near Lawrence & California (West) in Chicago to Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Lawrence & California (West) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 81 bus from the Lawrence & California (East) stop near Lawrence & California (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.50.

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