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How to get from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Damen-Cermak station to Ashland-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 28 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Damen (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

88min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Damen-Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen-Cermak
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    8 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
    21 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

Alternative route from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 50, GREEN LINE and 313

To get from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 50 bus from Damen & Cermak (North) station to Damen & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 313 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to St. Charles/Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Damen (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

96min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Damen & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen & Cermak (North)
    ID 14489
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 8913
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Green)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Green)
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/Prospect
    ID 7497
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Cermak & Damen (West) and Elmhurst University is approximately 18.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak & Damen (West) 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 Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cermak & Damen (West)) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 50, GREEN LINE and 313

To get from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 50 bus from Damen & Cermak (North) station to Damen & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 313 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to St. Charles/Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Damen (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

96min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 50
50
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Damen & Cermak (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Damen & Cermak (North)
    ID 14489
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    Edgewater & Clark (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Damen & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 8913
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Damen (Green)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Green)
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/Prospect
    ID 7497
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 50, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 313.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Cermak & Damen (West) 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 28 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Damen-Cermak station near Cermak & Damen (West) in Chicago to 54th/Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 54th/Cermak station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Cermak & Damen (West) and Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Cermak & Damen (West) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the Damen-Cermak station near Cermak & Damen (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Cermak & Damen (West) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the 54th/Cermak stop, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Cermak & Damen (West) to Elmhurst University costs $2.80.

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