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

From 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) station to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train 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 36 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

96min$11.50
Bus - 79
79
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th Street & Lawndale (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Lawndale (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 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

From 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Elmhurst, IL by train

To get from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the SWS train from Wrightwood station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

100min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Wrightwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    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 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 79th Street & Lawndale (East), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 28.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) 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.

Public transit stations close to 79th Street & Lawndale (East)

79th Street & Lawndale (East) is located at 79th Street & Lawndale (East), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 79th Street & Lawndale (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 79th Street & Lawndale (East):

  • Midway

Train stations close to 79th Street & Lawndale (East):

  • Ashburn
  • 91st St. - Beverly Hills
  • Wrightwood

Bus stations close to 79th Street & Lawndale (East):

  • 79th Street & Lawndale (West)
  • 79th Street & Hamlin (East)
  • 79th Street & Hamlin (West)

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 1st St & York St.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Villa Park
  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • 1st St & York St
  • York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct
  • York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr

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From 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Elmhurst, IL by train

To get from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the SWS train from Wrightwood station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

100min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Wrightwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    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 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line SWS, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Train line SWS, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Lawndale (East) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

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

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near 79th Street & Lawndale (East) in Chicago to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Lawndale (East) in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) stop near 79th Street & Lawndale (East) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 79th Street & Lawndale (East) to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.50.

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