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How to get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Roosevelt 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 33 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

93min$6.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    19 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 75 bus from 79th Red Line Station (East) station to 75th Street & Jeffery (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 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 44 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

104min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 75
75
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th Red Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 2774
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    75th Street & Lake Front Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    75th Street & Jeffery (East)
    ID 10954
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 75th Street (North)
    ID 5303
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Lafayette & 79th Street (South), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 26.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lafayette & 79th Street (South)

Lafayette & 79th Street (South) is located at Lafayette & 79th Street (South), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 79th Red Line Station (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lafayette & 79th Street (South):

  • 87th
  • 69th
  • 79th

Train stations close to Lafayette & 79th Street (South):

  • Gresham
  • 83rd St. (Avalonpark)

Bus stations close to Lafayette & 79th Street (South):

  • 79th Red Line Station (East)
  • 79th Street & Lafayette (West)
  • 79th Red Line Station (West)

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is York St & North Ave.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Berkeley
  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & North Ave
  • York/Hahn
  • York St & 3rd St

Related Routes

From Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 75 bus from 79th Red Line Station (East) station to 75th Street & Jeffery (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 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 44 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

104min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 75
75
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th Red Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 2774
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    75th Street & Lake Front Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    75th Street & Jeffery (East)
    ID 10954
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 75th Street (North)
    ID 5303
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 75, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Lafayette & 79th Street (South) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th station near Lafayette & 79th Street (South) in Chicago to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Howard station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Lafayette & 79th Street (South) in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 79th station near Lafayette & 79th Street (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Lafayette & 79th Street (South) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Howard station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and train fare from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL costs $6.25.

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