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 53 min. 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.

113min

X49

UP-W

Leaves from Western & 69th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Western & 69th Street (North)
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Pink Line Station (North)
ID 8362
32 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western-Cermak
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
PINK LINE
54th/Cermak
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clinton (Green/Pink)
13 min
7
Walk to train station
Chicago Otc
220 yd • 3 min
8
UP-W
Wait for train
UP-W
#25| Elburn
9
Ride to train station
Elmhurst
34 min
10
Walk to
Elmhurst University
Alexander Boulevard
0.58 mi • 12 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Western & 69th Street (North) and Elmhurst University is approximately 27.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 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.

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Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University?
The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line X49, 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 53 min.
Which bus line goes from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University?
The X49 bus line goes from Western Pink Line Station (North) station near Western & 69th Street (North) in Chicago to Western-Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Western-Cermak 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 53 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 Pink Line Station (North) 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-Cermak station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

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

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Public transit directions from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Western & 69th Street (North) to Elmhurst University

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