How to get from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL by bus?

From Galewood to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 86 bus from Narragansett & Mclean (South) station to Lake Street & Ridgeland (East) station. Next, take the 309 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.55. The bus schedule from Galewood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

62min$2.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 86
86
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Narragansett & Mclean (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narragansett & Mclean (South)
    ID 11707
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Street & Ridgeland (East)
    ID 11722
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL by bus via 311 and 309

To get from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 311 bus from North Ave & Narragansett Ave station to Oak Park Ave & Lake St station. Next, take the 309 bus from Lake St & Oak Park Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus schedule from Galewood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

76min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from North Ave & Narragansett Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
    ID 7086
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    47th/Lawndale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Lake St
    ID 7152
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Oak Park Ave
    ID 6861
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    36 min
  • 7
    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 Galewood to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Galewood and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 11.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL by bus via 311 and 309

To get from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 311 bus from North Ave & Narragansett Ave station to Oak Park Ave & Lake St station. Next, take the 309 bus from Lake St & Oak Park Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus schedule from Galewood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

76min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from North Ave & Narragansett Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
    ID 7086
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    47th/Lawndale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Lake St
    ID 7152
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Oak Park Ave
    ID 6861
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    36 min
  • 7
    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 Galewood to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 309.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 311, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galewood and Elmhurst, IL?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 86 bus line goes from Narragansett & Mclean (South) station near Galewood in Chicago to Lake Street & Ridgeland (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lake Street & Ridgeland (East) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL by bus?

    The total travel time between Galewood and Elmhurst, IL by bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Galewood to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Narragansett & Mclean (South) stop near Galewood in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Galewood and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Lake Street & Ridgeland (East) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Galewood to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.55.

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