How to get from Ottawa/Chicago to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From Ottawa/Chicago to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Ottawa/Chicago to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Summit Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Mannheim Rd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The bus and train schedule from Ottawa/Chicago may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

114min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Summit Amtrak
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Archer/Center
    ID 10298
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/Lake
    ID 10383
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6918
    130 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
    15 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 Ottawa/Chicago to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Ottawa/Chicago and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 42.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ottawa/Chicago 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 Ottawa/Chicago to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Ottawa/Chicago to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ottawa/Chicago) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa/Chicago to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Train line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 330, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct train between Ottawa/Chicago and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ottawa/Chicago to Elmhurst, IL?

    The LINCOLN SERVICE train line goes from Joliet Union Station station near Ottawa/Chicago in Joliet to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chicago station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ottawa/Chicago to Elmhurst, IL by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ottawa/Chicago and Elmhurst, IL by train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ottawa/Chicago to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the LINCOLN SERVICE train from the Joliet Union Station station near Ottawa/Chicago in Joliet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Ottawa/Chicago and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

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