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How to get from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the X49 bus from 79th & Western Terminal station to Western Pink Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK 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 56 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th & Western Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

116min$7.75
Bus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from 79th & Western Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 8362
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    220 yd • 3 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

Alternative route from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 49, ORANGE LINE and UP-W

To get from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 49 bus from 79th & Western Terminal 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 51 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th & Western Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

111min$7.75
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from 79th & Western Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    90 yd • 2 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 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University

The distance between 79th & Western Terminal and Elmhurst University is approximately 28.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th & Western Terminal 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 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th & Western Terminal) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 49, ORANGE LINE and UP-W

To get from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 49 bus from 79th & Western Terminal 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 51 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th & Western Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

111min$7.75
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from 79th & Western Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Orange Line Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Orange)
    90 yd • 2 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 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 49, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th & Western Terminal and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University?

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near 79th & Western Terminal in Chicago to Western Pink Line Station (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Western Pink Line Station (North) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between 79th & Western Terminal and Elmhurst University by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th & Western Terminal to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) stop near 79th & Western Terminal in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th & Western Terminal and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the bus at the Western Pink Line Station (North) station, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from 79th & Western Terminal to Elmhurst University costs $7.75.

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