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How to get from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 97 bus from Howard & Western station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 $7.75.

99min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Howard & Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard & Western
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    730 yd • 9 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 206, PURPLE LINE and UP-W

To get from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 206 bus from Howard & Western station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 45 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

105min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 206
206
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Howard & Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard & Western
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    730 yd • 9 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Howard & Western, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 28.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Howard & Western

Howard & Western is located at Howard & Western, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Howard & Western/Asbury.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Howard & Western:

  • Howard
  • South Boulevard
  • Jarvis

Train stations close to Howard & Western:

  • Rogers Park
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Howard & Western:

  • Howard & Western/Asbury
  • Howard & Oakley
  • Asbury & Dobson

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is York St & North Ave.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Berkeley
  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York St & North Ave
  • York/Hahn
  • York/Arthur

Alternative route from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 206, PURPLE LINE and UP-W

To get from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 206 bus from Howard & Western station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 45 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

105min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 206
206
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Howard & Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard & Western
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    730 yd • 9 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
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 206, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Howard & Western and Elmhurst, IL?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 97 bus line goes from Howard & Western station near Howard & Western in Chicago to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Howard & Western in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Howard & Western to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 97 bus from the Howard & Western stop near Howard & Western in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Howard & Western and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Howard & Western to Elmhurst, IL costs $7.75.