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

From South Shore to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from South Shore to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from South Shore station to Bryn Mawr 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 34 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

94min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from South Shore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Shore
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bryn Mawr
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    36 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from South Shore to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from South Shore 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 34 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

94min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from South Shore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Shore
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Shore to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between South Shore, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 26.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shore 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 South Shore

South Shore is located at South Shore, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Cheltenham (79th St.).

Train stations close to South Shore:

  • Cheltenham (79th St.)
  • 83rd St.
  • Bryn Mawr

Bus stations close to South Shore:

  • S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (East)
  • Yates & 72nd Street (North)
  • Yates & Exchange (North)

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:

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

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

Related Routes

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

To get from South Shore to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from South Shore 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 34 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

94min$11.50
Train - MEME
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from South Shore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Shore
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 20, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct train between South Shore 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 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Shore to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ME train line goes from #312| Millennium Station station near South Shore in Chicago to Bryn Mawr station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bryn Mawr station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between South Shore in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by train and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the ME train from the #312| Millennium Station station near South Shore in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Bryn Mawr station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The ride from South Shore to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.50.

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