How to get from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the X4 bus from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (North) station to Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN 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 Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

108min

UP-W

Leaves from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Cottage Grove & 87th Street (North)
ID 2470
40 yd • 1 min
2
X4
Wait for bus
X4
Columbus & Randolph (North)
3
Ride to bus station
Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
ID 17572
15 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
East 63rd-Cottage Grove
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
GREEN LINE
Harlem-Green
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clinton (Green/Pink)
32 min
7
Walk to train station
Chicago Otc
220 yd • 3 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 Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) and Elmhurst University is approximately 28.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) 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 Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South)) 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 Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University?
The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line X4, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.
Is there a direct bus between Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) and Elmhurst University?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.
Which bus line goes from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University?
The X4 bus line goes from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (North) station near Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) in Chicago to Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North) station near Elmhurst University.
How long does it take to travel from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?
The total travel time between Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) and Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 48 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to get to Elmhurst University?
Get on the X4 bus from the Cottage Grove & 87th Street (North) stop near Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) and Elmhurst University?
Get off the bus at the Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

How to get from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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Public transit directions from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Cottage Grove & 87th Street (South) to Elmhurst University

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