How to get from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

From Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & 51st Street (North) station to Western & Madison (North) 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 51 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

111min$7.75
Bus - X49
X49
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Western & 51st Street (North)
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Madison (North)
    ID 8379
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Western (East)
    ID 15364
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 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
    0.54 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Western & 51st Street (North) and Elmhurst University is approximately 24.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University

To check the bus and train schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & 51st Street (North)) and destination (Elmhurst University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line 20, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & 51st Street (North) and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Madison (North) station near Western & 51st Street (North) in Chicago to Madison & Western (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Madison & Western (East) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western & 51st Street (North) and Elmhurst University by bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western & 51st Street (North) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Madison (North) stop near Western & 51st Street (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & 51st Street (North) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Madison & Western (East) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University costs $7.75.

Popular Routes