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

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

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (East) station to 79th 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 bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

103min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (East)
    ID 2787
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Jeffery (East)
    ID 17697
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    30 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

From 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the X4 bus from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) station to Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Kedzie station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

100min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X4
X4
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)
    ID 2478
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
    ID 17572
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
    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
    Kedzie-Green
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    25 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 & Ellis (West) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 28.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Ellis (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.

Bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elmhurst, IL

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

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From 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the X4 bus from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) station to Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Kedzie station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

100min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X4
X4
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)
    ID 2478
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
    ID 17572
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
    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
    Kedzie-Green
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    25 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 & Ellis (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line X4, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Ellis (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 43 min.

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

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Ellis (East) station near 79th Street & Ellis (West) in Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Ellis (East) stop near 79th Street & Ellis (West) in Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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