How to get from Oakton & Dodge (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Oakton & Dodge (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oakton & Dodge (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 97 bus from Oakton & Dodge station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE 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 53 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oakton & Dodge (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

113min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Oakton & Dodge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakton & Dodge
    ID 3618
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    730 yd • 9 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 Oakton & Dodge (West) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Oakton & Dodge (West) and Elmhurst University is approximately 29.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton & Dodge (West) 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 Oakton & Dodge (West) to Elmhurst University

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton & Dodge (West) 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 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton & Dodge (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The 97 bus line goes from Oakton & Dodge station near Oakton & Dodge (West) in Evanston to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton & Dodge (West) to Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton & Dodge (West) and Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton & Dodge (West) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the 97 bus from the Oakton & Dodge stop near Oakton & Dodge (West) in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton & Dodge (West) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Oakton & Dodge (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Oakton & Dodge (West) to Elmhurst University costs $7.75.

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