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How to get from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & 69th Street (North) station to Western Pink Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK 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 52 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Western & 69th Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

112min$7.75
Bus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & 69th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Western & 69th Street (North)
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 8362
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    220 yd • 3 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 • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 49, PINK LINE and UP-W

To get from Western & 69th Street (North) 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 & 69th Street (North) station to Western Pink Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK 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 56 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Western & 69th Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

116min$7.75
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & 69th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Western & 69th Street (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 8362
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    220 yd • 3 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 • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Western & 69th Street (North) and Elmhurst University is approximately 27.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & 69th 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 Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & 69th 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.

Alternative route from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 49, PINK LINE and UP-W

To get from Western & 69th Street (North) 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 & 69th Street (North) station to Western Pink Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK 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 56 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Western & 69th Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

116min$7.75
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Western & 69th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Western & 69th Street (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 8362
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    220 yd • 3 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 • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & 69th 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 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Western & 69th Street (North) in Chicago to Western Pink Line Station (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Western Pink Line Station (North) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Western & 69th Street (North) and Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western & 69th Street (North) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) stop near Western & 69th Street (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & 69th Street (North) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Western Pink Line Station (North) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University costs $7.75.