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How to get from Western & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

From Western & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Western & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 84 bus from Peterson & Western (East) station to Peterson & 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 44 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from Western & Thorndale (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

104min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 84
84
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Peterson & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peterson & Western (East)
    ID 11455
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Bryn Mawr Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peterson & Ravenswood (East)
    ID 11461
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Peterson/Ridge
    450 yd • 6 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
    22 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 Western & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Western & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 49B bus from Western & Thorndale (South) station to Western & Lawrence (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' 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 48 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Western & Thorndale (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

108min$7.75
Bus - 49B
49B
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Western & Thorndale (South)
  • 2
    Bus - 49B49B
    Wait for bus
    49B
    Western & Lawrence (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Lawrence (South)
    ID 14591
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Brown
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 yd • 7 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 & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Western & Thorndale (South) and Elmhurst University is approximately 25.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & Thorndale (South) 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 & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University

To check the bus and train schedule from Western & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & Thorndale (South)) 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 Western & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Western & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 49B bus from Western & Thorndale (South) station to Western & Lawrence (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' 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 48 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Western & Thorndale (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

108min$7.75
Bus - 49B
49B
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Western & Thorndale (South)
  • 2
    Bus - 49B49B
    Wait for bus
    49B
    Western & Lawrence (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Lawrence (South)
    ID 14591
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Brown
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 yd • 7 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 & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 84, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 49B, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & Thorndale (South) 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 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University?

    The 84 bus line goes from Peterson & Western (East) station near Western & Thorndale (South) in Chicago to Bryn Mawr Red Line Station (West) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bryn Mawr Red Line Station (West) station near Elmhurst University.

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

    The total travel time between Western & Thorndale (South) and Elmhurst University by bus and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 84 bus from the Peterson & Western (East) stop near Western & Thorndale (South) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bryn Mawr Red Line Station (West) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

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

    The ride from Western & Thorndale (South) to Elmhurst University costs $11.50.