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How to get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 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 47 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

107min$8.00
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 125
125
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Merchandise Mart (South)
    ID 4628
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 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 University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 201 bus from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West) station to Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 54 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

114min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)
    ID 12640
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West)
    ID 12637
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) and Elmhurst University is approximately 30.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) 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.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University

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

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From Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 201 bus from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West) station to Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 54 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

114min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 201
201
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)
    ID 12640
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West)
    ID 12637
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 125, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 201, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) 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 47 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Central-Purple station near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) in Evanston to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) and Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Central-Purple station near Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) to Elmhurst University costs $8.00.

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