How to get from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to Harlem/Lake station. Next, take the 309 bus from Lake St & Marion St station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

76min$2.80

309

Leaves from Washington/Wabash

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Washington/Wabash
270 yd • 4 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
GREEN LINE
Harlem-Green
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Harlem/Lake
31 min
4
Walk to bus station
Lake St & Marion St
ID 6864
240 yd • 3 min
5
309
Wait for bus
309
1st St & York St
6
Ride to bus station
York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
ID 6945
33 min
7
Walk to
Elmhurst, IL
160 yd • 2 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 60 bus from Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station to Madison & Canal (West) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

55min$7.75

UP-W

Leaves from Madison & Dearborn/State (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
ID 18126
70 yd • 1 min
2
60
Wait for bus
60
Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
3
Ride to bus station
Madison & Canal (West)
ID 5006
6 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Otc
130 yd • 2 min
5
UP-W
Wait for train
UP-W
#25| Elburn
6
Ride to train station
Elmhurst
34 min
7
Walk to
Elmhurst, IL
230 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Dearborn & Madison (North), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 17.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dearborn & Madison (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.

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From Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

55min$7.75

UP-W

Leaves from Madison & Dearborn/State (West)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
ID 18126
70 yd • 1 min
2
60
Wait for bus
60
Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
3
Ride to bus station
Madison & Canal (West)
ID 5006
6 min
4
Walk to train station
Chicago Otc
130 yd • 2 min
5
UP-W
Wait for train
UP-W
#25| Elburn
6
Ride to train station
Elmhurst
34 min
7
Walk to
Elmhurst, IL
230 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL?
The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.
What is the alternative route to get from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL?
The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 60, Train line UP-W.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Dearborn & Madison (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 16 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL?
The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Washington/Wabash station near Dearborn & Madison (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 Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?
The total travel time between Dearborn & Madison (North) in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Dearborn & Madison (North) to get to Elmhurst, IL?
Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Washington/Wabash station near Dearborn & Madison (North) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Dearborn & Madison (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 last train from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL?
The last train from Dearborn & Madison (North) in Chicago to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst is the Union Pacific West line. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 6:40 PM.
How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL?
The ride from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

Last updated on February 21, 2026

How to get from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

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From Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

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Public transit directions from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL

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From Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

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What is the fastest way to get from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

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Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Dearborn & Madison (North) and Elmhurst, IL?

Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

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Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Dearborn & Madison (North) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

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When is the last train from Dearborn & Madison (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

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