How to get from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 385 bus from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

138min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 385
385
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct)
    ID 13161
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| 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

From 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 385 bus from 87th St & Central Ave station to 111th St & Depot St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $13.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

191min$13.00
Bus - 385
385
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 87th St & Central Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    87th St & Central Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Rivercrest Center (4971 W Cal Sag Rd)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    111th St & Depot St
    ID 4765
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worth
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #812| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| 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 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 87th St & Central Ave and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 32.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th St & Central Ave 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.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (87th St & Central Ave) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', 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 Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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From 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 385 bus from 87th St & Central Ave station to 111th St & Depot St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $13.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

191min$13.00
Bus - 385
385
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 87th St & Central Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    87th St & Central Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Rivercrest Center (4971 W Cal Sag Rd)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    111th St & Depot St
    ID 4765
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worth
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #812| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| 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 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 385, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 385, Train line SWS, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 87th St & Central Ave and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 385 bus line goes from 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) station near 87th St & Central Ave in Burbank to Midway Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Midway Cta Station station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between 87th St & Central Ave and Elmhurst, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 87th St & Central Ave to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 385 bus from the 87th St & Central Ave (@ 55th Ct) stop near 87th St & Central Ave in Burbank.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 87th St & Central Ave and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Midway Cta Station station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 87th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL costs $7.50.

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