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How to get from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Blue) station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Marion St station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

80min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Blue)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    5 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
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Marion St
    ID 6864
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Chicago (Se) station to Washington & Canal (East) 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 2 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

62min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Milwaukee & Chicago (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Chicago (Se)
    ID 5496
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 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 Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 18.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East)

Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) is located at Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Milwaukee & Chicago (Se).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East):

  • Grand-Blue
  • Ashland-Lake
  • Morgan-Lake

Bus stations close to Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East):

  • Milwaukee & Chicago (Se)
  • Milwaukee & Chicago (Nw)
  • Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (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/Second/Palmer.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

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

From Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & Chicago (Se) station to Washington & Canal (East) 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 2 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

62min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Milwaukee & Chicago (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Chicago (Se)
    ID 5496
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 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 Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 56, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago (Blue) station near Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) in Chicago to Forest Park station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Forest Park station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Chicago (Blue) station near Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Forest Park stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Chicago & Milwaukee (Blue Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.