How to get from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NCS train from Buffalo Grove station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Mannheim Rd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.05. The bus and train schedule from Buffalo Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

89min$6.05
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Buffalo Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Buffalo Grove
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosemont
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balmoral/Pearl
    ID 24039
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/Lake
    ID 10489
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6918
    100 yd • 2 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
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via NCS and 332

To get from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the NCS train from Buffalo Grove station to Schiller Park station. Next, take the 332 bus from Lawrence/Ruby station to York/Second/Palmer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Buffalo Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

96min$5.75
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 332
332
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Buffalo Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Buffalo Grove
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiller Park
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence/Ruby
    ID 8958
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 332332
    Wait for bus
    332
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York/Second/Palmer
    ID 9012
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Buffalo Grove and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 23.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via NCS and 332

To get from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the NCS train from Buffalo Grove station to Schiller Park station. Next, take the 332 bus from Lawrence/Ruby station to York/Second/Palmer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Buffalo Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

96min$5.75
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 332
332
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Buffalo Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Buffalo Grove
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiller Park
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence/Ruby
    ID 8958
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 332332
    Wait for bus
    332
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York/Second/Palmer
    ID 9012
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Train line NCS, Bus line 330, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Train line NCS, Bus line 332.

  • Is there a direct train between Buffalo Grove and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL?

    The NCS train line goes from #112| Chicago Union Station station near Buffalo Grove in Buffalo Grove to Rosemont station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Rosemont station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Buffalo Grove and Elmhurst, IL by train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Buffalo Grove to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the NCS train from the #112| Chicago Union Station station near Buffalo Grove in Buffalo Grove.

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

    Get off the train at the Rosemont stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the train fare from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Buffalo Grove to Elmhurst, IL costs $6.05.

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