How to get from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the LAKESHORE train from Gary/Chicago Airport station to Millennium 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 21 min. The ride fare is $11.05. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Gary/Chicago Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

141min$11.05
Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Gary/Chicago Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gary/Chicago Airport
  • 2
    Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE
    Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 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)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 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
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Public transit directions from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Gary/Chicago Airport and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 45.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary/Chicago Airport 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.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gary/Chicago Airport) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Train line LAKESHORE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct train between Gary/Chicago Airport 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 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL?

    The LAKESHORE train line goes from Millennium Station station near Gary/Chicago Airport in Gary to Washington/Wabash station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Washington/Wabash station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Gary/Chicago Airport and Elmhurst, IL by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gary/Chicago Airport to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the LAKESHORE train from the Millennium Station station near Gary/Chicago Airport in Gary.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gary/Chicago Airport and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the train at the Washington/Wabash stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The ride from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.05.

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