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How to get from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

From Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Western (East) station to Lawrence & Ravenswood (East) 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 34 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from Western & Lawrence (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

94min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Lawrence & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence & Western (East)
    ID 3756
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lawrence & Ravenswood (East)
    ID 3762
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ravenswood
    60 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
    18 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

Alternative route from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train via X49, 56 and UP-W

To get from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & Lawrence (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) 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 56 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Western & Lawrence (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

116min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & Lawrence (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Lawrence (South)
    ID 14591
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Western (Se)
    ID 17917
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 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
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Public transit directions from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Western & Lawrence (North) and Elmhurst University is approximately 23.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & Lawrence (North) 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train via X49, 56 and UP-W

To get from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & Lawrence (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) 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 56 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Western & Lawrence (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

116min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & Lawrence (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Lawrence (South)
    ID 14591
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Western (Se)
    ID 17917
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 81, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line 56, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & Lawrence (North) 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 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The 81 bus line goes from Lawrence & Western (East) station near Western & Lawrence (North) in Chicago to Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western & Lawrence (North) and Elmhurst University by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western & Lawrence (North) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Lawrence & Western (East) stop near Western & Lawrence (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & Lawrence (North) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the bus fare from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Western & Lawrence (North) to Elmhurst University costs $11.50.

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