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

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

To get from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 94 bus from Western & 51st Street (North) station to California & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

104min$6.00
Bus - 94
94
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
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 - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Rockwell & Addison (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    California & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 4212
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    California-Green
    20 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
    Harlem/Lake
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 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
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 & Roosevelt (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 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 52 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

112min$7.75
Bus - X49
X49
Bus - 157
157
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 & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 6681
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 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 Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Western & 51st Street (North) and Elmhurst University is approximately 20.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & 51st Street (North) 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 Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L', 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 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.

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 & Roosevelt (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 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 52 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Western & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

112min$7.75
Bus - X49
X49
Bus - 157
157
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 & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 6681
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 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 Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 94, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line 157, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & 51st Street (North) 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 44 min.

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

    The 94 bus line goes from Rockwell & Addison (North) station near Western & 51st Street (North) in Chicago to California & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till California & Lake (Green Line) (North) station near Elmhurst University.

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

    The total travel time between Western & 51st Street (North) and Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the 94 bus from the Rockwell & Addison (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 California & Lake (Green Line) (North) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

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

    The ride from Western & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University costs $6.00.