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How to get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to 1st St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

92min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    5 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St & York St
    ID 6844
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 37, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 37 bus from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) station to Wells & Lake (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to 1st St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

92min$2.25
Bus - 37
37
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Clinton Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wells & Lake (South)
    ID 4630
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    220 yd • 2 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
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St & York St
    ID 6844
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) and Elmhurst University is approximately 18.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University

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

Alternative route from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 37, GREEN LINE and 309

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 37 bus from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) station to Wells & Lake (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to 1st St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

92min$2.25
Bus - 37
37
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Clinton Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wells & Lake (South)
    ID 4630
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    220 yd • 2 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
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St & York St
    ID 6844
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 37, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station near Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) in Chicago to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Linden station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) and Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Chicago (Brown/Purple) station near Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Linden stop, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • When is the last train from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The last train from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) in Chicago to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst is the Union Pacific West line. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 7:40 PM.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Elmhurst University costs $2.80.