How to get from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 50 bus from Damen & Taylor (North) station to Damen & 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 & Marion St station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Damen/Polk may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

78min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Damen & Taylor (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen & Taylor (North)
    ID 8904
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 8913
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Green)
    60 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
    Harlem/Lake
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Marion St
    ID 6864
    240 yd • 3 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
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 157 bus from Polk & Damen (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Damen/Polk may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

73min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Polk & Damen (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk & Damen (East)
    ID 18301
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    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 Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Damen/Polk and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 15.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL

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

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From Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the 157 bus from Polk & Damen (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Damen/Polk may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

73min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Polk & Damen (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk & Damen (East)
    ID 18301
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 50, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 157, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Damen/Polk and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 50 bus line goes from Damen & Taylor (North) station near Damen/Polk in Chicago to Edgewater & Clark (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Edgewater & Clark (East) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Damen/Polk and Elmhurst, IL by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Damen/Polk to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 50 bus from the Damen & Taylor (North) stop near Damen/Polk in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Damen/Polk and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Edgewater & Clark (East) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Damen/Polk to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.25.

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