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 in Elmhurst, 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 47 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

107min$12.50
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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, 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 49 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

109min$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
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Pratt/Central, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 27.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 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.

Public transit stations close to Pratt/Central

Pratt/Central is located at Pratt/Central, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Central/Pratt.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Pratt/Central:

  • Oakton-Skokie

Train stations close to Pratt/Central:

  • Norwood Park
  • Forest Glen
  • Gladstone Park

Bus stations close to Pratt/Central:

  • Central/Pratt
  • Central/Sauganash
  • Pratt/Lockwood

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:

  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct
  • York/Second/Palmer
  • York St & Robert T Palmer Dr / 2nd St

Related Routes

From Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, 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 49 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

109min$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
    170 yd • 3 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 107 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 109 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 47 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 in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Pratt/Central in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by bus and train is about 1 hr 47 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 in Elmhurst.

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

    The ride from Pratt/Central to Elmhurst, IL costs $12.50.

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