How to get from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Pulaski (East) station to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) 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 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

99min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th Street & Pulaski (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Pulaski (East)
    ID 2728
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 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
    #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

From 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 53 bus from Pulaski & 75th Place (North) station to Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

125min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 53
53
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Pulaski & 75th Place (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & 75th Place (North)
    ID 4707
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 9095
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Pulaski (Green)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    39 min
  • 10
    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 & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 79th St & Pulaski Rd and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 29.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th St & Pulaski Rd 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.

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From 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 53 bus from Pulaski & 75th Place (North) station to Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

125min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 53
53
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Pulaski & 75th Place (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & 75th Place (North)
    ID 4707
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 9095
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Pulaski (Green)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line SWS, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 53, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Pulaski (East) station near 79th St & Pulaski Rd in Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th St & Pulaski Rd and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Pulaski (East) stop near 79th St & Pulaski Rd in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The ride from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.50.

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