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How to get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Oakton & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) 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 & Central Park (East) 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 55 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

115min$7.75
Bus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 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
    17 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
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 97 bus from Oakton & Central Park (East) station to Rogers & Hermitage (Ne) 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 55 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

115min$11.50
Bus - 97
97
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rogers & Hermitage (Ne)
    ID 15452
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rogers Park
    0.56 mi • 12 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
    25 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 Oakton & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Oakton & Central Park (East) and Elmhurst University is approximately 30.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton & Central Park (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 Oakton & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University

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

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 97 bus from Oakton & Central Park (East) station to Rogers & Hermitage (Ne) 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 55 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

115min$11.50
Bus - 97
97
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rogers & Hermitage (Ne)
    ID 15452
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rogers Park
    0.56 mi • 12 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
    25 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 Oakton & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 97, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton & Central Park (East) 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 55 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Oakton & Central Park (East) and Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 97 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) stop near Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie.

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

    Get off the bus at the Howard station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

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

    The ride from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Elmhurst University costs $7.75.

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