How to get from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 87th station to Monroe-Red 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 26 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th Red Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

86min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from 87th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    87th Red Line Station (East)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 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 • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University

The distance between 87th Red Line Station (East) and Elmhurst University is approximately 27.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th Red Line Station (East) 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 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (87th Red Line Station (East)) 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 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 20, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 87th Red Line Station (East) and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Monroe-Red station near 87th Red Line Station (East) in Chicago to Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between 87th Red Line Station (East) and Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 87th Red Line Station (East) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the Monroe-Red station near 87th Red Line Station (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 87th Red Line Station (East) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from 87th Red Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University costs $8.00.

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