How to get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus 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 37 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from 138th St & Illinois St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

97min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (North)
    ID 76
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via ME, 20 and UP-W

To get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus 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 37 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from 138th St & Illinois St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

97min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 138th St & Illinois St and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 33.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 138th St & Illinois St 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 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (138th St & Illinois St) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via ME, 20 and UP-W

To get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus 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 37 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from 138th St & Illinois St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

97min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 20, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct train between 138th St & Illinois St and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ME train line goes from Riverdale station near 138th St & Illinois St in Riverdale to #712| Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #712| Millennium Station station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 138th St & Illinois St and Elmhurst, IL by train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 138th St & Illinois St to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the ME train from the Riverdale station near 138th St & Illinois St in Riverdale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 138th St & Illinois St and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the train at the #712| Millennium Station station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 138th St & Illinois St to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.50.

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