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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. The bus and train schedule from Lawrence & California (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

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. The bus and train schedule from Lawrence & California (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

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.

Bus And Train schedule from Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Lawrence & California (West) to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lawrence & California (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 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. The bus and train schedule from Lawrence & California (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

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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