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 in Elmhurst, 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 41 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

101min$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
    220 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 in Elmhurst, 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.

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
    40 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
    220 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, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 26.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 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.

Public transit stations close to Central/Elston

Central/Elston is located at Central/Elston, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Central/Ardmore/Manton.

Train stations close to Central/Elston:

  • Jefferson Park
  • Gladstone Park
  • Edgebrook

Bus stations close to Central/Elston:

  • Central/Ardmore/Manton
  • Central/Elston
  • Central/Manton/Ardmore

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is York/Arthur.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • York/Arthur
  • York/Palmer
  • Palmer/Marion

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 in Elmhurst, 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.

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
    40 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
    220 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 101 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 41 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 in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Central/Elston in Chicago and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by bus and train is about 1 hr 41 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 in Elmhurst.

  • 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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