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How to get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

From Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & Garfield (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 55 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

115min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Bus - 157
157
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Garfield (North)
    ID 8331
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    29 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

Alternative route from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University by bus and train via 49, 157 and UP-W

To get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) station to Western & Taylor (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 55 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

115min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Bus - 157
157
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Garfield (North)
    ID 8331
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Taylor (North)
    ID 6683
    30 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
    31 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 & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) and Elmhurst University is approximately 25.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) 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 Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University

To check the bus and train schedule from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South)) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University by bus and train via 49, 157 and UP-W

To get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) station to Western & Taylor (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 55 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

115min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Bus - 157
157
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Garfield (North)
    ID 8331
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Taylor (North)
    ID 6683
    30 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
    31 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 & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line 157, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 157, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University?

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Garfield (North) station near Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) in Chicago to Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) and Elmhurst University by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Garfield (North) stop near Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Western & 55th Street/Garfield (South) to Elmhurst University costs $7.75.

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