How to get from Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus from Harlem Station station to Jefferson Park Transit Center 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 46 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Waukegan/Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

106min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Harlem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Station
    ID 22051
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    50 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

From Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 270 bus from Harlem Station station to Milwaukee/Haft station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Waukegan/Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

105min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 270
270
Bus - 86
86
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Harlem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Station
    ID 22051
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee/Haft
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Palatine (South)
    ID 9535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Street & Ridgeland (East)
    ID 11722
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Waukegan/Howard and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 29.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan/Howard 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 Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL

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

From Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 270 bus from Harlem Station station to Milwaukee/Haft station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Waukegan/Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

105min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 270
270
Bus - 86
86
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Harlem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Station
    ID 22051
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee/Haft
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Palatine (South)
    ID 9535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Street & Ridgeland (East)
    ID 11722
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Train line UP-NW, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 270, Bus line 86, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waukegan/Howard 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 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL?

    The PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus line goes from Harlem Station station near Waukegan/Howard in Niles 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 Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Waukegan/Howard and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waukegan/Howard to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus from the Harlem Station stop near Waukegan/Howard in Niles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waukegan/Howard 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 Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Waukegan/Howard to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.25.

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