How to get from Elmhurst to Northfield by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Elmhurst to Northfield by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Elmhurst to Northfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 301 bus from York/Butterfield station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 423 bus from Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line) station to Willow/Happ station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Elmhurst may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northfield on the Moovit app.

191min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 423
423
Walk to Northfield
Leaves from York/Butterfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York/Butterfield
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
    ID 37600
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Willow/Happ
    ID 969
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northfield
    Walk to
    Northfield
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elmhurst to Northfield by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elmhurst to Northfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 301 bus from York/Butterfield station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Indian Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Elmhurst may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northfield on the Moovit app.

178min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Northfield
Leaves from York/Butterfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York/Butterfield
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Indian Hill
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northfield
    Walk to
    Northfield
    2.48 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elmhurst to Northfield

The distance between Elmhurst, Chicago and Northfield, Chicago is approximately 43.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elmhurst to Northfield by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Elmhurst to Northfield

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

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From Elmhurst to Northfield by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elmhurst to Northfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 301 bus from York/Butterfield station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Indian Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Elmhurst may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northfield on the Moovit app.

178min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Northfield
Leaves from York/Butterfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    York/Butterfield
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Indian Hill
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northfield
    Walk to
    Northfield
    2.48 mi • 51 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Northfield?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 301, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 423.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elmhurst to Northfield?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 301, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elmhurst and Northfield in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elmhurst to Northfield in Chicago?

    The 301 bus line goes from York/Butterfield station near Elmhurst to Forest Park Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Forest Park Cta Station station near Northfield in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elmhurst to Northfield in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Elmhurst and Northfield in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elmhurst to get to Northfield in Chicago?

    Get on the 301 bus from the York/Butterfield stop near Elmhurst in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elmhurst and Northfield in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Park Cta Station stop, which is closest to Northfield in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Elmhurst to Northfield?

    The ride from Elmhurst to Northfield costs $2.00.

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