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How to get from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

From Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 51 bus from 51st Street & Damen (West) station to 5000 S Kedzie (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Kedzie station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Damen & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

104min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 51
51
Bus - 52
52
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from 51st Street & Damen (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    51st Street & Damen (West)
    ID 9210
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Kedzie Orange Line Station (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5000 S Kedzie (North)
    ID 3113
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Kedzie & Chicago (North)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kedzie & Fulton (North)
    ID 14600
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 48 bus from Damen & 51st Street (North) station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 40 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Damen & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

100min$7.75
Bus - 48
48
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Damen & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Damen & 51st Street (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Western Orange Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 yd • 7 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 Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Damen & 51st Street (North) and Elmhurst University is approximately 20.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen & 51st Street (North) 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 Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University

To check the bus and train schedule from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Damen & 51st Street (North)) 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.

From Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 48 bus from Damen & 51st Street (North) station to Western Orange Line Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 40 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Damen & 51st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

100min$7.75
Bus - 48
48
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Damen & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Damen & 51st Street (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Western Orange Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 yd • 7 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 Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 52, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 48, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Damen & 51st Street (North) 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 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The 51 bus line goes from 51st Street & Damen (West) station near Damen & 51st Street (North) in Chicago to Kedzie Orange Line Station (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Kedzie Orange Line Station (Ne) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Damen & 51st Street (North) and Elmhurst University by bus and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Damen & 51st Street (North) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the 51 bus from the 51st Street & Damen (West) stop near Damen & 51st Street (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Damen & 51st Street (North) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Kedzie Orange Line Station (Ne) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Damen & 51st Street (North) to Elmhurst University costs $6.00.