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

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

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) 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 & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

77min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 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 & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 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
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 37, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 37 bus from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) station to Wells & Lake (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

81min$2.25
Bus - 37
37
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Clinton Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wells & Lake (South)
    ID 4630
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    220 yd • 2 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
    Harlem/Lake
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 17.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago & Franklin (Brown 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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 37, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 37 bus from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) station to Wells & Lake (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

81min$2.25
Bus - 37
37
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Clinton Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wells & Lake (South)
    ID 4630
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    220 yd • 2 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
    Harlem/Lake
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 37, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago & Franklin (Brown 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 17 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station near Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) in Chicago to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Linden station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Chicago (Brown/Purple) station near Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) in Chicago.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The last train from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) in Chicago to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst is the Union Pacific West line. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 7:40 PM.

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

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

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