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How to get from Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

From Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 50 bus from Foster & Paulina (West) station to Damen & Lawrence (South) 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 43 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from Foster & Paulina (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

103min$11.50
Bus - 50
50
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Foster & Paulina (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster & Paulina (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Lawrence (South)
    ID 15226
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ravenswood
    420 yd • 6 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
    18 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

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

To get from Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 50 bus from Foster & Paulina (West) station to Damen & Lake (Green Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Kedzie station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Foster & Paulina (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

103min$6.00
Bus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Foster & Paulina (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster & Paulina (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Lake (Green Line) (South)
    ID 14962
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Green)
    40 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
    Kedzie-Green
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    25 min
  • 10
    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 Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Foster & Paulina (West) and Elmhurst University is approximately 24.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster & Paulina (West) 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 Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University

To check the bus and train schedule from Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Foster & Paulina (West)) 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.

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

To get from Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 50 bus from Foster & Paulina (West) station to Damen & Lake (Green Line) (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Kedzie station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Foster & Paulina (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

103min$6.00
Bus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Foster & Paulina (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Foster & Paulina (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Lake (Green Line) (South)
    ID 14962
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Green)
    40 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
    Kedzie-Green
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    25 min
  • 10
    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 Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 50, Train line UP-N, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 50, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Foster & Paulina (West) and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The 50 bus line goes from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw) station near Foster & Paulina (West) in Chicago to Damen & Lawrence (South) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Damen & Lawrence (South) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Foster & Paulina (West) and Elmhurst University by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 50 bus from the 35th/Archer Orange Line Station (Sw) stop near Foster & Paulina (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Damen & Lawrence (South) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the bus fare from Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Foster & Paulina (West) to Elmhurst University costs $11.50.