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

From Downers Grove to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 834 bus from Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) station to 22nd St & Highland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 715 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Glen Ellyn station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Downers Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

69min
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    22nd St & Highland Ave
    ID 7577
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    22nd/Highland
    ID 7419
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Addison Wal-Mart
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28456
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Downers Grove and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 19.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers 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 Downers Grove to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Downers Grove to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downers 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 834, Bus line 715, Train line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downers Grove to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 834 bus line goes from Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) station near Downers Grove in Downers Grove to 22nd St & Highland Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 22nd St & Highland Ave station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 834 bus from the Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) stop near Downers Grove in Downers Grove.

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

    Get off the bus at the 22nd St & Highland Ave station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

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