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How to get from 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Cicero station to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS 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 $11.50. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Cicero may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

101min$11.50
Bus - 79
79
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from 79th Street & Cicero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Cicero
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 10
    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 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 79th Street & Cicero and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 30.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Cicero 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 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Cicero) 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line SWS, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Cicero 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 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near 79th Street & Cicero in Chicago to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Cicero and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Cicero to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) stop near 79th Street & Cicero in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Cicero and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 79th Street & Cicero to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.50.