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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 in Elmhurst, 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 & Marion St station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

78min$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 & 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 & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 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 2 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

62min$8.00
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
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
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 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 Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 17.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 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.

Public transit stations close to Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)

Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) is located at Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Orleans & Chicago (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East):

  • Clark/Division
  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • Grand-Red

Bus stations close to Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East):

  • Orleans & Chicago (North)
  • Wells & Chicago (South)
  • Chicago & Lasalle (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 & North Ave.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & North Ave
  • York/Palmer
  • Palmer/Marion

Related Routes

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

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 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 2 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

62min$8.00
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
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
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 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 Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 78 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 62 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 125, Train line UP-W.

  • 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 18 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 in Elmhurst.

  • 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) in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 18 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 in Elmhurst.

  • 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 6:40 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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