How to get from Elmhurst to University Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Elmhurst to University Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elmhurst to University Park 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 ME train from Millennium Station station to University Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

184min$7.50
Bus - 301
301
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
Leaves from York/Butterfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elmhurst
  • 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
    70 yd • 1 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
    Washington-Blue
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #117| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station University Park
    Ride to train station
    University Park
    77 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elmhurst to University Park

The distance between Elmhurst, Chicago and University Park, Chicago is approximately 48.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elmhurst to University Park by Chicago 'L', 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 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is located at Elmhurst, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is York St & Butterfield Rd.

Train stations close to Elmhurst:

  • Berkeley
  • Elmhurst

Bus stations close to Elmhurst:

  • York St & Butterfield Rd
  • York St & Lexington St
  • Butterfield Rd & Chatham Ave

Public transit stations close to University Park, Chicago

University Park is located at University Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Park Metra Station.

Train stations close to University Park:

  • Matteson
  • Richton Park
  • University Park

Bus stations close to University Park:

  • University Park Metra Station

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elmhurst to University Park?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line ME.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elmhurst to University Park in Chicago?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Elmhurst to University Park in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Elmhurst and University Park in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 301 bus from the Forest Park Cta Station stop near Elmhurst in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Elmhurst to University Park?

    The ride from Elmhurst to University Park costs $7.50.

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