How to get from 79th Street & Union (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 79th Street & Union (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Union (East) 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 79th 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 42 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Union (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

102min
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    0.84 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 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
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Union (East) to Elmhurst University

The distance between 79th Street & Union (East) and Elmhurst University is approximately 27.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Union (East) 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 79th Street & Union (East) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Union (East) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Union (East)) 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 79th Street & Union (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 20, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 79th Street & Union (East) 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 42 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th Street & Union (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th station near 79th Street & Union (East) 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 79th Street & Union (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Union (East) and Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 79th Street & Union (East) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 79th station near 79th Street & Union (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 79th Street & Union (East) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Monroe-Red station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

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