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

From Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

95min$6.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    30 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Chicago Ave & Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 34 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

94min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 213
213
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Howard Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Ave & Main St
    ID 37358
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Main St.
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 9
    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 Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Paulina & Howard Terminal and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 26.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Chicago Ave & Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 34 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

94min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 213
213
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Howard Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Ave & Main St
    ID 37358
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Main St.
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 9
    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 Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 213, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Paulina & Howard Terminal and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard station near Paulina & Howard Terminal in Chicago to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Linden station near Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Paulina & Howard Terminal and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Paulina & Howard Terminal to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Howard station near Paulina & Howard Terminal in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Paulina & Howard Terminal and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Linden station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

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

    The ride from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL costs $6.25.