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

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

To get from Northbrook to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Northbrook 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 27 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

147min$8.30
Train - MD-NMD-N
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Northbrook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Northbrook
  • 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
    52 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
    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
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Northbrook to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via MD-N, GREEN LINE and 313

To get from Northbrook to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Northbrook station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 313 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to St. Charles/York station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

150min$8.30
Train - MD-NMD-N
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Northbrook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Northbrook
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2124| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/York
    ID 7494
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northbrook to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Northbrook, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 38.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northbrook 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 Northbrook

Northbrook is located at Northbrook, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Shermer Walters.

Train stations close to Northbrook:

  • Lake-Cook
  • Glen/N.Glenview

Bus stations close to Northbrook:

  • Shermer Walters
  • Shermer Maple
  • Shermer Meadow

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Palmer/Marion.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Palmer/Marion
  • York/Palmer
  • York/Arthur

Related Routes

Alternative route from Northbrook to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via MD-N, GREEN LINE and 313

To get from Northbrook to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Northbrook station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 313 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to St. Charles/York station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

150min$8.30
Train - MD-NMD-N
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Northbrook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Northbrook
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2124| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/York
    ID 7494
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Train line MD-N, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Train line MD-N, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 313.

  • Is there a direct train between Northbrook 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 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northbrook to Elmhurst, IL?

    The MD-N train line goes from #2126| Chicago Union Station station near Northbrook in Northbrook to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Northbrook in Northbrook and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the MD-N train from the #2126| Chicago Union Station station near Northbrook in Northbrook.

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

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

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

    The ride from Northbrook to Elmhurst, IL costs $8.30.

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