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

From Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 20 bus from Columbus & Randolph (South) station to Madison & Wabash (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Columbus & Randolph (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

80min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Columbus & Randolph (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
    ID 8613
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    20 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
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Columbus & Randolph (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 & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Columbus & Randolph (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

80min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Washington/Wabash

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Columbus & Randolph (North) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 17.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbus & Randolph (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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL

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

Alternative route from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Columbus & Randolph (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 & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Columbus & Randolph (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

80min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Washington/Wabash

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 20, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbus & Randolph (North) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 20 bus line goes from Columbus & Randolph (South) station near Columbus & Randolph (North) in Chicago to Madison & Austin Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Madison & Austin Terminal (South) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Columbus & Randolph (North) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbus & Randolph (North) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Columbus & Randolph (South) stop near Columbus & Randolph (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Columbus & Randolph (North) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Madison & Austin Terminal (South) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • When is the last train from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The last train from Columbus & Randolph (North) in Chicago to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst is the Union Pacific West line. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 7:40 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Columbus & Randolph (North) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.25.