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How to get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

From V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, take the 157 bus from Ogden & Taylor (Ne) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from V.A. Medical Center (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

83min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Ogden & Taylor (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Taylor (Ne)
    ID 6685
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 50 bus from Damen & Taylor (North) station to Damen & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to 1st St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus and train schedule from V.A. Medical Center (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

90min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Damen & Taylor (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen & Taylor (North)
    ID 8904
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 8913
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Green)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St & York St
    ID 6844
    33 min
  • 10
    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 V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University

The distance between V.A. Medical Center (East) and Elmhurst University is approximately 20.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from V.A. Medical Center (East) 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 V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University

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

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From V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 50 bus from Damen & Taylor (North) station to Damen & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to 1st St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus and train schedule from V.A. Medical Center (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

90min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Damen & Taylor (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen & Taylor (North)
    ID 8904
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 8913
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Green)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St & York St
    ID 6844
    33 min
  • 10
    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 V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 157, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 50, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between V.A. Medical Center (East) and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The 157 bus line goes from Ogden & Taylor (Ne) station near V.A. Medical Center (East) in Chicago to Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between V.A. Medical Center (East) and Elmhurst University by bus and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near V.A. Medical Center (East) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the 157 bus from the Ogden & Taylor (Ne) stop near V.A. Medical Center (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between V.A. Medical Center (East) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the bus fare from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from V.A. Medical Center (East) to Elmhurst University costs $7.75.

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