How to get from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 226 bus from Central/Pratt station to Milwaukee Ave & Gale St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train 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 46 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Pratt/Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

106min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Central/Pratt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Pratt
    ID 20813
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Gale St
    ID 20787
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #632| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 226 bus from Central/Pratt station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus 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 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Pratt/Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

108min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Bus - 91
91
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Central/Pratt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Pratt
    ID 20813
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 20944
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Austin & Roosevelt (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin & Corcoran/South Blvd (Green Line) (South)
    ID 9603
    34 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
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Public transit directions from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Pratt/Central and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 27.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pratt/Central 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Pratt/Central) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus and train schedules.

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From Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 226 bus from Central/Pratt station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 91 bus 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 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Pratt/Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

108min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Bus - 91
91
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Central/Pratt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Pratt
    ID 20813
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 20944
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Austin & Roosevelt (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin & Corcoran/South Blvd (Green Line) (South)
    ID 9603
    34 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 226, Train line UP-NW, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 226, Bus line 91, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pratt/Central and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 226 bus line goes from Central/Pratt station near Pratt/Central in Chicago to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Jefferson Park Transit Center station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Pratt/Central and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pratt/Central to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 226 bus from the Central/Pratt stop near Pratt/Central in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pratt/Central and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.25.

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