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How to get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Western-Cermak station to Ashland-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' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western-Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    9 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
    21 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 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL by train

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Chicago Union Station 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 11 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

71min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 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 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 18th Street & Western (West), Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 18.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th Street & Western (West) 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 18th Street & Western (West)

18th Street & Western (West) is located at 18th Street & Western (West), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 18th Street & Western (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 18th Street & Western (West):

  • Damen-Cermak
  • Western-Cermak
  • 18th

Train stations close to 18th Street & Western (West):

  • Western Avenue

Bus stations close to 18th Street & Western (West):

  • 18th Street & Western (East)
  • Western & 18th Place (North)
  • Western & 18th Street (South)

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

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From 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL by train

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Chicago Union Station 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 11 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

71min$9.25
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 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 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

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

  • What is the alternative route to get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 18th Street & Western (West) 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 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Western-Cermak station near 18th Street & Western (West) in Chicago to 54th/Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 54th/Cermak station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between 18th Street & Western (West) 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 18th Street & Western (West) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the Western-Cermak station near 18th Street & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 18th Street & Western (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the 54th/Cermak stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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