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How to get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (West) 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 39 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

99min$7.75
Bus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Jeffery (West)
    ID 2616
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    20 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
    42 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

Alternative route from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via ME, J14 and UP-W

To get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Cheltenham (79th St.) station to Bryn Mawr 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 39 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

99min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Cheltenham (79th St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bryn Mawr
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    30 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
    36 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 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 28.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via ME, J14 and UP-W

To get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Cheltenham (79th St.) station to Bryn Mawr 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 39 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

99min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Cheltenham (79th St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bryn Mawr
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    30 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
    36 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 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (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 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 79 bus line goes from Ford City (South) station near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) in Chicago to 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 79 bus from the Ford City (South) stop near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elmhurst, IL costs $7.75.

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