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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. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Paulina & Howard Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

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. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Paulina & Howard Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

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
    8 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.

Chicago 'L' and Train schedule from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elmhurst, IL

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

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. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Paulina & Howard Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

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
    8 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.