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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 SSL 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.

141min$11.05
Train - SSLSSL
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 - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 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)
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    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
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via SSL, GREEN LINE and 313

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 SSL 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 313 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to St. Charles/York station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $11.05.

153min$11.05
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
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 - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    44 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)
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/York
    ID 7494
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    0.76 mi • 16 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 45.45 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.

Alternative route from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via SSL, GREEN LINE and 313

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 SSL 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 313 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to St. Charles/York station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $11.05.

153min$11.05
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
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 - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    44 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)
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/York
    ID 7494
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 SSL, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Train line SSL, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 313.

  • 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 SSL train line goes from Chicago station near Gary/Chicago Airport in Gary to Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Millennium Station 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 SSL train from the Chicago 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 Millennium Station 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.