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How to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?
By Chicago 'L', bus and train
To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Monroe-Red station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus 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 35 min. The ride fare is $8.00.
95min$8.00
56
UP-W
Leaves from Thorndale
Step by Step
- 1
Start from Chicago 'L' stationThorndale Red Line Station (West) - 2Wait for Chicago 'L'RED LINE95th
- 3
Ride to Chicago 'L' stationMonroe-Red29 min - 4Walk to bus stationMadison & Dearborn/State (West)ID 18126130 yd • 2 min
- 556Wait for bus56Jefferson & Washington (North)
- 6Ride to bus stationMadison & Clinton (West)ID 4557 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Otc60 yd • 1 min
- 8UP-WWait for trainUP-W#25| Elburn
- 9Ride to train stationElmhurst34 min
- 10Walk toElmhurst UniversityAlexander Boulevard0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By Chicago 'L' and train
To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Roosevelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.25.
115min$6.25
UP-WLeaves from Thorndale
Step by Step
- 1Start from Chicago 'L' stationThorndale Red Line Station (West)
- 2Wait for Chicago 'L'RED LINE95th
- 3Ride to Chicago 'L' stationRoosevelt32 min
- 4Wait for Chicago 'L'GREEN LINEHarlem-Green
- 5Ride to Chicago 'L' stationHarlem/Lake36 min
- 6Walk to train stationOakpark30 yd • 1 min
- 7UP-WWait for trainUP-W#25| Elburn
- 8Ride to train stationElmhurst18 min
- 9Walk toElmhurst UniversityAlexander Boulevard0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University
The distance between Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Elmhurst and Elmhurst University, Elmhurst is approximately 26.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', 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 Thorndale Red Line Station (West)
Thorndale Red Line Station (West) is located at Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & Thorndale (North).
Chicago 'L' stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):
- Bryn Mawr
- Thorndale
- Granville
Train stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):
- Peterson/Ridge
Bus stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):
- Broadway & Thorndale (North)
- Broadway & Thorndale (South)
- Broadway & Elmdale (North)
Public transit stations close to Elmhurst University, Elmhurst
Elmhurst University is located at Alexander Boulevard, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is St. Charles/Prospect.
Train stations close to Elmhurst University:
- Villa Park
- Berkeley
- Elmhurst
Bus stations close to Elmhurst University:
- St. Charles/Prospect
- St. Charles/Mitchell
- York/Church
Related Routes
- Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) to Elmhurst University
- Chicago & Western (East) to Elmhurst University
- Austin & Race/Ontario (North) to Elmhurst University
- O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 5 Arrivals/Departures to Elmhurst University
- Dempster - Skokie Cta Station to Elmhurst University
- O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 to Elmhurst University
- Pearson St & Prairie Ave to Elmhurst University
- Oakton Station to Elmhurst University
- Harlem/Grand (Se) to Elmhurst University
- Harlem Ave & Grand Ave (Sw) to Elmhurst University
- Belmont & Southport (West) to Elmhurst University
- Jefferson & Harrison (North) to Elmhurst University
- Jefferson & Jackson (North) to Elmhurst University
- Jefferson & Taylor (North) to Elmhurst University
- Jefferson & Polk (North) to Elmhurst University
- 25th Street & Michigan (East) to Elmhurst University
- Balbo & Columbus (West) to Elmhurst University
- Balbo & Michigan (West) to Elmhurst University
- Milwaukee & Noble (Se) to Elmhurst University
- Berkeley to Elmhurst University
By Chicago 'L' and train
To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Roosevelt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.25.
115min$6.25
UP-WLeaves from Thorndale
Step by Step
- 1Start from Chicago 'L' stationThorndale Red Line Station (West)
- 2Wait for Chicago 'L'RED LINE95th
- 3Ride to Chicago 'L' stationRoosevelt32 min
- 4Wait for Chicago 'L'GREEN LINEHarlem-Green
- 5Ride to Chicago 'L' stationHarlem/Lake36 min
- 6Walk to train stationOakpark30 yd • 1 min
- 7UP-WWait for trainUP-W#25| Elburn
- 8Ride to train stationElmhurst18 min
- 9Walk toElmhurst UniversityAlexander Boulevard0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?
The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 56, Bus line UP-W.
What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?
The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-W.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Elmhurst University?
No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?
The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 95th station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago to Monroe-Red station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Monroe-Red station near Elmhurst University in Elmhurst.
How long does it take to travel from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?
The total travel time between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago and Elmhurst University in Elmhurst by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 35 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to get to Elmhurst University?
Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 95th station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Elmhurst University?
Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Monroe-Red station, which is closest to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst.
How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?
The ride from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University costs $8.00.
