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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 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 32 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

92min$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
    100 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
    120 yd • 2 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
    230 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 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 43 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

103min$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
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    38 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
    230 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) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 26.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 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.

Chicago 'L' and Train schedule from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lafayette & 79th Street (South)) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' 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 Chicago 'L' and train schedules.

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

To get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Elmhurst, IL 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 43 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

103min$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
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    38 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
    230 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 92 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 103 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 32 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.

  • 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) and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 32 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.

  • 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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