How to get from Lake-Cook to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Lake-Cook to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lake-Cook to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Lake-Cook station to Chicago Union 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 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Lake-Cook may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

151min$8.30
Train - MD-NMD-N
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Lake-Cook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lake-Cook
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2126| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    820 yd • 10 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)
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 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
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake-Cook to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Lake-Cook and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 39.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake-Cook 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.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Lake-Cook to Elmhurst, IL

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake-Cook to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Train line MD-N, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake-Cook 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 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake-Cook to Elmhurst, IL?

    The MD-N train line goes from Chicago Union Station station near Lake-Cook in Deerfield to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Clinton (Green/Pink) station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Lake-Cook and Elmhurst, IL by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake-Cook to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the MD-N train from the Chicago Union Station station near Lake-Cook in Deerfield.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lake-Cook and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the train at the Clinton (Green/Pink) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Lake-Cook to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Lake-Cook to Elmhurst, IL costs $8.30.

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