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How to get from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

From Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 96 bus from Touhy/Mccormick station to Lunt & 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 52 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

112min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 96
96
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Touhy/Mccormick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy/Mccormick
    ID 14400
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Morse & Glenwood (Red Line) (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lunt & Ravenswood (East)
    ID 12054
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rogers Park
    80 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
    25 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

From Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University by bus

To get from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 290 bus from Mall Exit Dr./Touhy station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & 5th Ave station to 1st St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus and train schedule from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

127min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Mall Exit Dr./Touhy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mall Exit Dr./Touhy
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Lake
    ID 8208
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & 5th Ave
    ID 6885
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St & York St
    ID 6844
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Lincolnwood Town Center (North) and Elmhurst University is approximately 28.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lincolnwood Town Center (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 Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University

To check the bus and train schedule from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lincolnwood Town Center (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.

From Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University by bus

To get from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 290 bus from Mall Exit Dr./Touhy station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & 5th Ave station to 1st St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus and train schedule from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

127min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Mall Exit Dr./Touhy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mall Exit Dr./Touhy
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Lake
    ID 8208
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & 5th Ave
    ID 6885
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St & York St
    ID 6844
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 96, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line 331, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lincolnwood Town Center (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 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The 96 bus line goes from Touhy/Mccormick station near Lincolnwood Town Center (North) in Lincolnwood to Morse & Glenwood (Red Line) (East) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Morse & Glenwood (Red Line) (East) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lincolnwood Town Center (North) and Elmhurst University by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the 96 bus from the Touhy/Mccormick stop near Lincolnwood Town Center (North) in Lincolnwood.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lincolnwood Town Center (North) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Morse & Glenwood (Red Line) (East) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Lincolnwood Town Center (North) to Elmhurst University costs $11.50.