How to get from Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 421 bus from Lake / Edens Plaza station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd 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 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Lake / Edens Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

158min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Lake / Edens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake / Edens Plaza
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| 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 Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via 422, UP-N and UP-W

To get from Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 422 bus from Skokie Lake station to Wilmette Metra (Central Ave & 12th 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 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Lake / Edens Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

138min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 422
422
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Skokie Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skokie Lake
    ID 1217
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilmette Metra (Central Ave & 12th St)
    ID 1052
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #324| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    36 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| 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 Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Lake / Edens Plaza and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 33.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake / Edens Plaza 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 Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lake / Edens Plaza) 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 Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train via 422, UP-N and UP-W

To get from Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 422 bus from Skokie Lake station to Wilmette Metra (Central Ave & 12th 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 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Lake / Edens Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

138min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 422
422
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Skokie Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skokie Lake
    ID 1217
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilmette Metra (Central Ave & 12th St)
    ID 1052
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #324| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    36 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| 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 Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 421, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 422, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake / Edens Plaza and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 421 bus line goes from Lake / Edens Plaza station near Lake / Edens Plaza in Wilmette to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake / Edens Plaza and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake / Edens Plaza to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 421 bus from the Lake / Edens Plaza stop near Lake / Edens Plaza in Wilmette.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake / Edens Plaza and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Lake / Edens Plaza to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.25.

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