How to get from Foster & Western (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Foster & Western (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Foster & Western (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Foster (South) station to Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BROWN 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 43 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Foster & Western (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

103min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & Foster (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Foster (South)
    ID 18311
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South)
    ID 8184
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Brown
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 yd • 7 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
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Public transit directions from Foster & Western (East) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Foster & Western (East) and Elmhurst University is approximately 25.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster & Western (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 Foster & Western (East) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Foster & Western (East) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Foster & Western (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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Foster & Western (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Foster & Western (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 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Foster & Western (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & Foster (South) station near Foster & Western (East) in Chicago to Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station near Elmhurst University.

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

    The total travel time between Foster & Western (East) and Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Foster & Western (East) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & Foster (South) stop near Foster & Western (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Foster & Western (East) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

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

    The ride from Foster & Western (East) to Elmhurst University costs $7.75.

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