How to get from Elgin IL USA to Elmhurst IL USA by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elgin IL USA to Elmhurst IL USA in Elmhurst, take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Geneva Metra Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Geneva station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to bus stationBus - 801
801
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst IL USA
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geneva
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #18| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst IL USA
    Walk to
    Elmhurst IL USA
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Elgin IL USA to Elmhurst IL USA in Elmhurst, take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst IL USA
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #13| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst IL USA
    Walk to
    Elmhurst IL USA
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin IL USA to Elmhurst IL USA

The distance between Elgin IL USA, Elmhurst and Elmhurst IL USA, Elmhurst is approximately 35.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin IL USA to Elmhurst IL USA 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 Elgin IL USA

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Center St & Highland Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Center St & Highland Ave
  • Spring St & Chicago St
  • Villa St & Dupage St

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst IL USA, Elmhurst

Elmhurst IL USA is located at Elmhurst IL USA, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 1st St & York St.

Train stations close to Elmhurst IL USA:

  • Bellwood
  • Villa Park
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Elmhurst IL USA:

  • 1st St & York St
  • York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct
  • York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr

Related Routes

By train

To get from Elgin IL USA to Elmhurst IL USA in Elmhurst, take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst IL USA
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #13| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst IL USA
    Walk to
    Elmhurst IL USA
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin IL USA to Elmhurst IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 801, Bus line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin IL USA to Elmhurst IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin IL USA and Elmhurst IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin IL USA to Elmhurst IL USA?

    The 801 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin to Geneva Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Elmhurst IL USA station near Elmhurst IL USA in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin IL USA to Elmhurst IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Elgin IL USA in Elgin and Elmhurst IL USA in Elmhurst by bus and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elgin IL USA to get to Elmhurst IL USA?

    Get on the 801 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 stop near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elgin IL USA and Elmhurst IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Elmhurst IL USA station, which is closest to Elmhurst IL USA in Elmhurst.

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