How to get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 379 bus from 79th St & Central Ave 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 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

103min$7.50
Bus - 379
379
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th St & Central Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th St & Central Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    17 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 384 bus from 79th 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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

175min$13.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 384
384
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th St & Central Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th St & Central Ave
    ID 9179
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 384384
    Wait for bus
    384
    111th St & Nashville Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    111th St & Depot St
    ID 4765
    24 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
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 79th St & Central Ave, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 31.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th 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.

Public transit stations close to 79th St & Central Ave

79th St & Central Ave is located at 79th St & Central Ave, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 79th St & Central Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to 79th St & Central Ave:

  • Midway

Train stations close to 79th St & Central Ave:

  • Ashburn
  • Wrightwood
  • Oak Lawn

Bus stations close to 79th St & Central Ave:

  • 79th St & Central Ave
  • 79th St & Linder Ave
  • 79th St & State Rd

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 1st St & York St.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • 1st St & York St
  • York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct
  • York/Palmer

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From 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 384 bus from 79th 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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

175min$13.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 384
384
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th St & Central Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th St & Central Ave
    ID 9179
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 384384
    Wait for bus
    384
    111th St & Nashville Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    111th St & Depot St
    ID 4765
    24 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
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 379, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 384, Train line SWS, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th 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 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 379 bus line goes from Midway Cta Station station near 79th 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 in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between 79th St & Central Ave in Burbank and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th St & Central Ave to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 379 bus from the Midway Cta Station stop near 79th St & Central Ave in Burbank.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th St & Central Ave and Elmhurst, IL?

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

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL costs $7.50.

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