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How to get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train?

From 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, 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.

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
    20 yd • 1 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
    30 yd • 1 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, 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 44 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

104min$7.75
Bus - 75
75
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th Red Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
  • 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
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    39 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 79th Red Line Station (East), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 26.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Red Line Station (East) 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.

Public transit stations close to 79th Red Line Station (East)

79th Red Line Station (East) is located at 79th Red Line Station (East), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 79th.

Chicago 'L' stations close to 79th Red Line Station (East):

  • 79th
  • 87th
  • 69th

Train stations close to 79th Red Line Station (East):

  • 79th St. (Chatham)
  • Gresham

Bus stations close to 79th Red Line Station (East):

  • 79th Red Line Station (East)
  • Lafayette & 79th Street (South)
  • 79th Street & Lafayette (West)

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is York/Arthur.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York/Arthur
  • York/Palmer
  • Palmer/Marion

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From 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, 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 44 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

104min$7.75
Bus - 75
75
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th Red Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Red Line Station (East)
  • 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
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    39 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Red Line Station (East) 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 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 75, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 79th Red Line Station (East) 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 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th station near 79th Red Line Station (East) 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 in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Red Line Station (East) in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 79th Red Line Station (East) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 79th station near 79th Red Line Station (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 79th Red Line Station (East) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Howard station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and train fare from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst, IL costs $6.25.

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