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

From Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 50 bus from Damen & Montrose (South) station to Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 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 41 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Montrose & Damen (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

101min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Damen & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen & Montrose (South)
    ID 8822
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8849
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & North Ave/Damen (Se)
    ID 5481
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 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

From Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 50 bus from Damen & Montrose (South) station to Damen & Lake (Green Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Montrose & Damen (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

101min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Damen & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen & Montrose (South)
    ID 8822
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Lake (Green Line) (South)
    ID 14962
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Green)
    40 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
    Harlem/Lake
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    18 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 Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Montrose & Damen (West) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 22.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Damen (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 Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Damen (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.

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From Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 50 bus from Damen & Montrose (South) station to Damen & Lake (Green Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Montrose & Damen (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

101min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Damen & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen & Montrose (South)
    ID 8822
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Lake (Green Line) (South)
    ID 14962
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Green)
    40 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
    Harlem/Lake
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    18 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 Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line 56, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 50, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Damen (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 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 50 bus line goes from Damen & Montrose (South) station near Montrose & Damen (West) in Chicago to 35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw) station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Montrose & Damen (West) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 50 bus from the Damen & Montrose (South) stop near Montrose & Damen (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Montrose & Damen (West) to Elmhurst, IL costs $7.75.

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