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How to get from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Montrose-Blue station to Rosemont 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 17 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

77min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Montrose-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (West)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/St. Charles
    ID 10488
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Charles/Mannheim
    ID 7446
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/Prospect
    ID 7497
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 331 and 313

To get from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Montrose-Blue station to Cumberland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 313 bus from Lake St & 5th Ave station to St. Charles/Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

88min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Montrose-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (West)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Brookfield Village Hall (Layover)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Lake
    ID 8208
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & 5th Ave
    ID 6885
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/Prospect
    ID 7497
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Montrose Blue Line Station (West) and Elmhurst University is approximately 18.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose Blue Line Station (West)) and destination (Elmhurst University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, 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 Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Alternative route from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 331 and 313

To get from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Montrose-Blue station to Cumberland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 313 bus from Lake St & 5th Ave station to St. Charles/Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

88min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Montrose-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (West)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Brookfield Village Hall (Layover)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Lake
    ID 8208
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & 5th Ave
    ID 6885
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/Prospect
    ID 7497
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 330, Bus line 313.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 331, Bus line 313.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Montrose Blue Line Station (West) and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Montrose Blue Line Station (West) in Chicago to Rosemont station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Rosemont station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Montrose Blue Line Station (West) and Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Montrose Blue Line Station (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Montrose Blue Line Station (West) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Rosemont stop, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Montrose Blue Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University costs $2.80.