How to get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the X9 bus from Ashland & 79th Street (North) station to Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (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 53 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Ashland & 79th Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

113min

UP-W

Leaves from Ashland & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Ashland & 79th Street (North)
2
X9
Wait for bus
X9
Irving Park & Fremont (West)
3
Ride to bus station
Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North)
ID 6179
8 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Ashland/63rd
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
GREEN LINE
Harlem-Green
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Harlem/Lake
61 min
7
Walk to train station
Oakpark
120 yd • 2 min
8
UP-W
Wait for train
UP-W
#25| Elburn
9
Ride to train station
Elmhurst
18 min
10
Walk to
Elmhurst University
Alexander Boulevard
0.58 mi • 12 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Ashland & 79th Street (North) and Elmhurst University is approximately 28.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashland & 79th 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 Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ashland & 79th 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.

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University?
The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line X9, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Train line UP-W.
Is there a direct bus between Ashland & 79th 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 53 min.
Which bus line goes from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University?
The X9 bus line goes from Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North) station near Ashland & 79th Street (North) in Chicago to Ashland/63rd station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Ashland/63rd station near Elmhurst University.
How long does it take to travel from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?
The total travel time between Ashland & 79th Street (North) and Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 53 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Ashland & 79th Street (North) to get to Elmhurst University?
Get on the X9 bus from the Ashland/63rd Green Line Station (North) stop near Ashland & 79th Street (North) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ashland & 79th Street (North) and Elmhurst University?
Get off the bus at the Ashland/63rd station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

How to get from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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Public transit directions from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Ashland & 79th Street (North) to Elmhurst University

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