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How to get from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the ME train from Blue Island station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

183min$6.55
Train - MEME
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Blue Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blue Island
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #214| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 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
    Austin (Green)
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    30 yd • 1 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
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RI, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

148min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    35th-Bronzeville-Iit
    600 yd • 8 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
    Austin (Green)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    30 yd • 1 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
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Blue Island, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 36.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', 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 Blue Island

Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Vermont St & Irving Ave.

Train stations close to Blue Island:

  • Blue Island-Vermont
  • Prairie
  • Burr Oak

Bus stations close to Blue Island:

  • Vermont St & Irving Ave
  • Vermont St & Rexford St
  • Western/Vermont

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
  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

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

Alternative route from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RI, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

148min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    35th-Bronzeville-Iit
    600 yd • 8 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
    Austin (Green)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    30 yd • 1 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
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Train line ME, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Train line RI, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct train between Blue Island and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ME train line goes from #214| Millennium Station station near Blue Island in Blue Island to Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Millennium Station station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Blue Island in Blue Island and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 3 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blue Island to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the ME train from the #214| Millennium Station station near Blue Island in Blue Island.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blue Island and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the train at the Millennium Station stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Blue Island to Elmhurst, IL costs $6.55.