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

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

To get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (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 46 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

106min$8.50

J14

UP-W

Leaves from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
79th Street & St. Lawrence (East)
2
79
Wait for bus
79
79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
3
Ride to bus station
79th Street & Jeffery (East)
ID 17697
12 min
4
Walk to bus station
Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
ID 5299
30 yd • 1 min
5
J14
Wait for bus
J14
Madison & Jefferson (West)
6
Ride to bus station
Madison & Clinton (West)
ID 455
42 min
7
Walk to train station
Chicago Otc
60 yd • 1 min
8
UP-W
Wait for train
UP-W
#25| Elburn
9
Ride to train station
Elmhurst
34 min
10
Walk to
Elmhurst, IL
220 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, 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 Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

101min$8.50

UP-W

Leaves from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)
ID 2478
470 yd • 6 min
2
X4
Wait for bus
X4
Columbus & Randolph (North)
3
Ride to bus station
Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
ID 17572
11 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
East 63rd-Cottage Grove
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
GREEN LINE
Harlem-Green
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clinton (Green/Pink)
32 min
7
Walk to train station
Chicago Otc
220 yd • 3 min
8
UP-W
Wait for train
UP-W
#25| Elburn
9
Ride to train station
Elmhurst
34 min
10
Walk to
Elmhurst, IL
220 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 28.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (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 & St. Lawrence (East)

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East):

79th

Train stations close to 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East):

79th St. (Chatham)
83rd St. (Avalonpark)
75thst.(Grandcrossing)

Bus stations close to 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East):

79th Street & St. Lawrence (West)
79th Street & Langley (East)
79th Street & Eberhart (East)

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

Elmhurst
Berkeley
Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct
York/Second/Palmer
York St & Robert T Palmer Dr / 2nd St

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From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

101min$8.50

UP-W

Leaves from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)
ID 2478
470 yd • 6 min
2
X4
Wait for bus
X4
Columbus & Randolph (North)
3
Ride to bus station
Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
ID 17572
11 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
East 63rd-Cottage Grove
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
GREEN LINE
Harlem-Green
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clinton (Green/Pink)
32 min
7
Walk to train station
Chicago Otc
220 yd • 3 min
8
UP-W
Wait for train
UP-W
#25| Elburn
9
Ride to train station
Elmhurst
34 min
10
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 & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL?
The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.
What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL?
The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line X4, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.
Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) 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 46 min.
Which bus line goes from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL?
The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) in Chicago to 79th Street & Jeffery (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 79th Street & Jeffery (East) station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.
How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?
The total travel time between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to get to Elmhurst, IL?
Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) stop near 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) and Elmhurst, IL?
Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Jeffery (East) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.
How much is the total bus and train fare from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL?
The ride from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL costs $8.50.

Last updated on January 10, 2026

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

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

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From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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Public transit directions from 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL

Public transit stations close to 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East)

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

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From 79th Street & St. Lawrence (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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