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

From Riverdale to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Riverdale to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

91min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Riverdale to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via ME, 20 and UP-W

To get from Riverdale to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

91min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 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 Riverdale to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Riverdale, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 33.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverdale 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 Riverdale

Riverdale is located at Riverdale, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 138th St & Wabash Ave/Michigan Ave.

Train stations close to Riverdale:

  • 147thst.
  • Ivanhoe
  • Statest.

Bus stations close to Riverdale:

  • 138th St & Wabash Ave/Michigan Ave
  • 138th St & Wabash Ave
  • Indiana Ave & 138th St

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is York St & 3rd St.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Villa Park
  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & 3rd St
  • York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
  • York St & North Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Riverdale to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via ME, 20 and UP-W

To get from Riverdale to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

91min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 20, Train line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    The ME train line goes from #712| Millennium Station station near Riverdale in Riverdale to Van Buren St. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Van Buren St. station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Riverdale in Riverdale and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by train and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the ME train from the #712| Millennium Station station near Riverdale in Riverdale.

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

    Get off the train at the Van Buren St. station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Riverdale to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Riverdale to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.50.

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