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How to get from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

From North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train

To get from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South) station to Milwaukee & Chicago (Se) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 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 27 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

87min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South)
    ID 15407
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee & Chicago (Se)
    ID 5496
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    16 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 North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train via 8, 20 and UP-W

To get from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South) station to Halsted & Madison (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 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 32 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

92min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South)
    ID 15407
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (South)
    ID 15008
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (North)
    ID 440
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 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 North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University

The distance between North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) and Elmhurst University is approximately 19.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) 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 North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University

To check the bus and train schedule from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East)) 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.

Alternative route from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train via 8, 20 and UP-W

To get from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South) station to Halsted & Madison (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 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 32 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

92min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South)
    ID 15407
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (South)
    ID 15008
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (North)
    ID 440
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 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 North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 56, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 20, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) 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 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The 8 bus line goes from Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South) station near North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) in Chicago to Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) and Elmhurst University by bus and train is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Halsted & North Ave (Red Line) (South) stop near North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (East) to Elmhurst University costs $7.75.