How to get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by bus?

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

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 379 bus from 79th St & Central Ave station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 315 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 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus schedule from 79th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

121min$2.30
Bus - 379
379
Bus - 315
315
Bus - 309
309
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
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin/Corcoran/South Blvd./Cta Green Line
    ID 36206
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 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 and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 22.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus schedule from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th St & Central Ave) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 379, Bus line 315, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th St & Central Ave and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 1 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 Austin/Corcoran/South Blvd./Cta Green Line station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Austin/Corcoran/South Blvd./Cta Green Line station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between 79th St & Central Ave and Elmhurst, IL by bus is about 2 hr 1 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 Austin/Corcoran/South Blvd./Cta Green Line stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 79th St & Central Ave to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.30.

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