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.

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.

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.

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.

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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