How to get from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Century Plaza (81st Ave) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

219min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Century Plaza (81st Ave)
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #39| 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
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Public transit directions from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Century Plaza (81st Ave) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 63.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Century Plaza (81st Ave) 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 Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Century Plaza (81st Ave)) 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 Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Century Plaza (81st Ave) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Metro Center station near Century Plaza (81st Ave) in Merrillville to Gary Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Gary Bus Station station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Century Plaza (81st Ave) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Century Plaza (81st Ave) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the R-BMX bus from the Metro Center stop near Century Plaza (81st Ave) in Merrillville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Century Plaza (81st Ave) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Gary Bus Station station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

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