How to get from Cortland to Elmwood Park by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cortland to Elmwood Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Grand Ave & Harlem Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

134min$10.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 307
307
Walk to Elmwood Park
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave & Harlem Ave
    ID 8704
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmwood Park
    Walk to
    Elmwood Park
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 90

To get from Cortland to Elmwood Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 90 bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West) station to Harlem & Grand (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

138min$11.00
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 90
90
Walk to Elmwood Park
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
    ID 15784
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Harlem Blue Line Station (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & Grand (North)
    ID 15717
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmwood Park
    Walk to
    Elmwood Park
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Elmwood Park

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Elmwood Park, Chicago is approximately 52.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Elmwood Park by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Elmwood Park, Chicago

Elmwood Park is located at Elmwood Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem & Grand (South).

Train stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Mars
  • Elmwood Park
  • Mont Clare

Bus stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Harlem & Grand (South)
  • Harlem & Medill (North)
  • Harlem Ave & Medill Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 90

To get from Cortland to Elmwood Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 90 bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West) station to Harlem & Grand (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

138min$11.00
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 90
90
Walk to Elmwood Park
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
    ID 15784
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Harlem Blue Line Station (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & Grand (North)
    ID 15717
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmwood Park
    Walk to
    Elmwood Park
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Elmwood Park?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 307.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to Elmwood Park?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 90.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elmwood Park station near Elmwood Park in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Cortland to Elmwood Park in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cortland and Elmwood Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cortland and Elmwood Park in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elmwood Park stop, which is closest to Elmwood Park in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cortland to Elmwood Park?

    The ride from Cortland to Elmwood Park costs $10.75.

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