How to get from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn by bus and train?

From Sycamore to Glen Ellyn by bus and train

To get from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 17 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Oakland Dr. - Sb Stop #563 station to 7th & Pine-Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Elburn station to College Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

143min$4.00
Bus - 1717
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Oakland Dr. - Sb Stop #563

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7th & Pine-Sb
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St at Pine St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #44| Chicago Otc
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    College Ave
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    1.22 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn by bus and train via 18, 12 and UP-W

To get from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station to Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Elburn station to College Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

174min$4.00
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #44| Chicago Otc
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    College Ave
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    1.22 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn

The distance between Sycamore, Chicago and Glen Ellyn, Chicago is approximately 41.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn 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 Sycamore

Sycamore is located at Sycamore, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakland Dr. at Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) - Eb Stop #609.

Bus stations close to Sycamore:

  • Oakland Dr. at Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) - Eb Stop #609
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Gateway Dr. - Nb Stop #568
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Northland Shopping Plaza - Nb Stop #677

Public transit stations close to Glen Ellyn, Chicago

Glen Ellyn is located at Glen Ellyn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd.

Train stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • College Ave
  • Glen Ellyn
  • Wheaton

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Lorraine Rd
  • Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn by bus and train via 18, 12 and UP-W

To get from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station to Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Elburn station to College Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

174min$4.00
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    590 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #44| Chicago Otc
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    College Ave
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    1.22 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn?

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sycamore and Glen Ellyn in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn in Chicago?

    The 17 bus line goes from Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630 station near Sycamore to 7th & Pine-Sb station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 7th & Pine-Sb station near Glen Ellyn in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Sycamore and Glen Ellyn in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sycamore to get to Glen Ellyn in Chicago?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630 stop near Sycamore in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sycamore and Glen Ellyn in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 7th & Pine-Sb station, which is closest to Glen Ellyn in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn?

    The ride from Sycamore to Glen Ellyn costs $4.00.

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