How to get from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 87th station to Monroe-Red station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 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 28 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

88min

UP-W

Leaves from 87th

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
87th
30 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Monroe-Red
24 min
4
Walk to bus station
Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
ID 18126
130 yd • 2 min
5
20
Wait for bus
20
Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
6
Ride to bus station
Madison & Clinton (West)
ID 455
6 min
7
Walk to train station
Chicago Otc
60 yd • 1 min
8
UP-W
Wait for train
UP-W
#25| Elburn
9
Ride to train station
Elmhurst
34 min
10
Walk to
Elmhurst University
Alexander Boulevard
0.58 mi • 12 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University

The distance between 87th Street Red Line Station (West) and Elmhurst University is approximately 27.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) 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 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (87th Street Red Line Station (West)) 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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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?
The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 20, Train line UP-W.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 87th Street Red Line Station (West) 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 28 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?
The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th station near 87th Street Red Line Station (West) in Chicago to Monroe-Red station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Monroe-Red station near Elmhurst University.
How long does it take to travel from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?
The total travel time between 87th Street Red Line Station (West) and Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 28 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to get to Elmhurst University?
Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 87th station near 87th Street Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 87th Street Red Line Station (West) and Elmhurst University?
Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Monroe-Red station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

Last updated on October 17, 2026

How to get from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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Public transit directions from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University

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What is the fastest way to get from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?

Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 87th Street Red Line Station (West) and Elmhurst University?

Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University?

How long does it take to travel from 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 87th Street Red Line Station (West) to get to Elmhurst University?

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