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

From Palatine to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Palatine to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Palatine station to Cumberland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 221 bus and finally take the 332 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to York/Second/Palmer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

123min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 221
221
Bus - 332
332
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Palatine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palatine
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 332332
    Wait for bus
    332
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York/Second/Palmer
    ID 9012
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Palatine to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Palatine station to Jefferson Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 332 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to York/Second/Palmer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

123min$6.55
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 332
332
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Palatine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palatine
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    38 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 332332
    Wait for bus
    332
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York/Second/Palmer
    ID 9012
    49 min
  • 9
    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 Palatine to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Palatine, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 31.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palatine 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.

Public transit stations close to Palatine

Palatine is located at Palatine, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Arlington Park.

Train stations close to Palatine:

  • Arlington Park

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

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

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Villa Park
  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York/Palmer
  • Palmer/Schiller
  • York/Arthur

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

To get from Palatine to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Palatine station to Jefferson Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 332 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to York/Second/Palmer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

123min$6.55
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 332
332
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Palatine

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palatine
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    38 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 332332
    Wait for bus
    332
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York/Second/Palmer
    ID 9012
    49 min
  • 9
    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 Palatine to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 221, Bus line 332.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 332.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

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

    The UP-NW train line goes from #638| Chicago Otc station near Palatine in Palatine to Cumberland station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Cumberland station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Palatine in Palatine and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by train and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #638| Chicago Otc station near Palatine in Palatine.

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

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

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

    The ride from Palatine to Elmhurst, IL costs $6.05.

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