How to get from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 226 bus from Central/Elston station to Milwaukee Ave & Gale St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW 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 40 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Central/Elston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

100min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Central/Elston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Elston
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Gale St
    ID 20787
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #632| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    22 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

Alternative route from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via 85A, UP-NW and UP-W

To get from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 85A bus from Central/Elston station to Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW 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 47 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from Central/Elston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

107min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 85A
85A
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Central/Elston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Elston
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 85A85A
    Wait for bus
    85A
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
    ID 17037
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #632| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    22 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 Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Central/Elston and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 26.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central/Elston 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 Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central/Elston) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via 85A, UP-NW and UP-W

To get from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 85A bus from Central/Elston station to Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW 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 47 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from Central/Elston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

107min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 85A
85A
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Central/Elston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central/Elston
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 85A85A
    Wait for bus
    85A
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
    ID 17037
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #632| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    22 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 Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 226, Train line UP-NW, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 85A, Train line UP-NW, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central/Elston and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 226 bus line goes from Central/Elston station near Central/Elston in Chicago to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Jefferson Park Transit Center station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Central/Elston and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central/Elston to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 226 bus from the Central/Elston stop near Central/Elston in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Central/Elston to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.25.

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