How to get from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station 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 56 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

116min$13.00
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #616| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 250 bus from Oakton Station station to O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 313 bus from St. Charles/Mannheim station to St. Charles/Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

106min$2.30
Bus - 250
250
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Oakton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton Station
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
    ID 37511
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/St. Charles
    ID 10488
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Charles/Mannheim
    ID 7446
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/Prospect
    ID 7497
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University

The distance between Oakton Station, Elmhurst and Elmhurst University, Elmhurst is approximately 35.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University 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 Oakton Station

Oakton Station is located at Oakton Station, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Oakton St & Times Dr.

Train stations close to Oakton Station:

  • O'Hare Transfer
  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Oakton St & Times Dr
  • Oakton St & Oakton Pl
  • Oakton St & Executive Way

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst University, Elmhurst

Elmhurst University is located at Alexander Boulevard, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is York/Palmer.

Train stations close to Elmhurst University:

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst University:

  • York/Palmer
  • York/Arthur
  • St. Charles/Argyle

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 250 bus from Oakton Station station to O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 313 bus from St. Charles/Mannheim station to St. Charles/Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

106min$2.30
Bus - 250
250
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Oakton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton Station
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
    ID 37511
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/St. Charles
    ID 10488
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Charles/Mannheim
    ID 7446
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/Prospect
    ID 7497
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 330, Bus line 313.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton Station and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Lee/Oakton station near Oakton Station in Des Plaines to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Elmhurst University station near Elmhurst University in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton Station in Des Plaines and Elmhurst University in Elmhurst by bus and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton Station to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Lee/Oakton stop near Oakton Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton Station and Elmhurst University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Oakton Station to Elmhurst University costs $13.00.

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