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 44 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from 79th St & Pulaski Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

104min$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
    5 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. The bus and train schedule from 79th St & Pulaski Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

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)
    50 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 104 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.

Bus And Train schedule from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elmhurst, IL

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

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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. The bus and train schedule from 79th St & Pulaski Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

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)
    50 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 104 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 44 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 44 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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