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How to get from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

From Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Central Park (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 46 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from Lawrence & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

106min$11.50
Bus - 81
81
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Lawrence & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lawrence & Central Park (East)
  • 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
    18 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 Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train via 81, UP-NW and UP-W

To get from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Central Park (West) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW 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 56 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from Lawrence & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

116min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Lawrence & Central Park (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence & Central Park (West)
    ID 18107
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off
    ID 17038
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #632| 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
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Public transit directions from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Lawrence & Central Park (East) and Elmhurst University is approximately 25.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lawrence & Central Park (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 Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University

To check the bus and train schedule from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lawrence & Central Park (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.

Alternative route from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train via 81, UP-NW and UP-W

To get from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Central Park (West) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW 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 56 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from Lawrence & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

116min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Lawrence & Central Park (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence & Central Park (West)
    ID 18107
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off
    ID 17038
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #632| 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 81, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 81, Train line UP-NW, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lawrence & Central Park (East) 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 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University?

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

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

    The total travel time between Lawrence & Central Park (East) and Elmhurst University by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lawrence & Central Park (East) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Marine Drive & Wilson (North) stop near Lawrence & Central Park (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lawrence & Central Park (East) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Lawrence & Ravenswood (East) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University costs $11.50.