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

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

To get from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X9 bus from Ashland & 79th Street (North) station to Ashland & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 313 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to St. Charles/Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Racine (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

145min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X9
X9
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Ashland & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & 79th Street (North)
    ID 6163
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - X9X9
    Wait for bus
    X9
    Irving Park & Fremont (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 14783
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Green)
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/Prospect
    ID 7497
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 9, GREEN LINE and 313

To get from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 9 bus from Ashland & 79th Street (North) station to Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 313 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to St. Charles/Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Racine (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

158min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 9
9
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Ashland & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & 79th Street (North)
    ID 6163
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Ravenswood (West Leg) & Leland (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North)
    ID 6179
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland/63rd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Green)
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/Prospect
    ID 7497
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University

The distance between 79th Street & Racine (East) and Elmhurst University is approximately 25.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Racine (East)) and destination (Elmhurst University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, 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' and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 9, GREEN LINE and 313

To get from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 9 bus from Ashland & 79th Street (North) station to Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 313 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to St. Charles/Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & Racine (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

158min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 9
9
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Ashland & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & 79th Street (North)
    ID 6163
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Ravenswood (West Leg) & Leland (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North)
    ID 6179
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland/63rd
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Green)
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/Prospect
    ID 7497
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line X9, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 313.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 9, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 313.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Racine (East) and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The X9 bus line goes from Ashland & 79th Street (North) station near 79th Street & Racine (East) in Chicago to Ashland & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Ashland & Lake (Green Line) (North) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Racine (East) and Elmhurst University by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Racine (East) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the X9 bus from the Ashland & 79th Street (North) stop near 79th Street & Racine (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Racine (East) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Ashland & Lake (Green Line) (North) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from 79th Street & Racine (East) to Elmhurst University costs $2.25.

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