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How to get from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Damen-O'Hare station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to 1st St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

92min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Damen-O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    9 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St & York St
    ID 6844
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & North Ave/Damen (Se) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

83min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Milwaukee & North Ave/Damen (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & North Ave/Damen (Se)
    ID 5481
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    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 & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) and Elmhurst University is approximately 20.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North)) and destination (Elmhurst University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, 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' and bus schedules.

From Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, take the 56 bus from Milwaukee & North Ave/Damen (Se) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

83min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Milwaukee & North Ave/Damen (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & North Ave/Damen (Se)
    ID 5481
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    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 & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 56, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clark/Lake station near Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) in Chicago to Harlem/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Harlem/Lake station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) and Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clark/Lake station near Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harlem/Lake stop, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Damen & Milwaukee/North Ave (Blue Line) (North) to Elmhurst University costs $2.80.