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

From Wood Dale to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Wood Dale to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Bensenville station. Next, take the 332 bus from Bensenville Metra Station station to York/Second/Palmer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

52min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 332
332
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bensenville
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bensenville Metra Station
    ID 8981
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 332332
    Wait for bus
    332
    Oak Brook Center / Macy's
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York/Second/Palmer
    ID 9012
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wood Dale to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via MD-W, 331 and 309

To get from Wood Dale to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & 5th Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

80min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8251
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Brookfield Village Hall (Layover)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Lake
    ID 8208
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & 5th Ave
    ID 6885
    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
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wood Dale to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Wood Dale, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 5.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale

Wood Dale is located at Wood Dale, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Bensenville.

Train stations close to Wood Dale:

  • Bensenville
  • Itasca

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 & Schiller St / Schiller Ct.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct
  • York/Palmer
  • 1st St & York St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wood Dale to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via MD-W, 331 and 309

To get from Wood Dale to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & 5th Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

80min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8251
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Brookfield Village Hall (Layover)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Lake
    ID 8208
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & 5th Ave
    ID 6885
    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
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Train line MD-W, Bus line 332.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Train line MD-W, Bus line 331, Bus line 309.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wood Dale to Elmhurst, IL?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2226| Chicago Union Station station near Wood Dale in Wood Dale to Bensenville station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bensenville station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Wood Dale in Wood Dale and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by train and bus is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2226| Chicago Union Station station near Wood Dale in Wood Dale.

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

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

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

    The ride from Wood Dale to Elmhurst, IL costs $5.75.

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