How to get from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Elmhurst station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the 157 bus from Canal & Madison (North) station to Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

74min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 157
157
Walk to Water Tower Place
Leaves from Elmhurst

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elmhurst
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson (North)
    ID 18224
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Water Tower Place
    Walk to
    Water Tower Place
    East Chestnut Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-W train from Elmhurst station to Oakpark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 146 bus from State & Lake (North) station to Michigan & Chestnut (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

73min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Water Tower Place
Leaves from Elmhurst

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elmhurst
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    State/Lake
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Lake (North)
    ID 1438
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Berwyn & Broadway (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Water Tower Place
    Walk to
    Water Tower Place
    East Chestnut Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place

The distance between Elmhurst IL USA, Chicago and Water Tower Place, Chicago is approximately 18.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place 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 Elmhurst IL USA

Elmhurst IL USA is located at Elmhurst IL USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct.

Train stations close to Elmhurst IL USA:

  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst IL USA:

  • York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct
  • Palmer/Schiller
  • Schiller/Palmer

Public transit stations close to Water Tower Place, Chicago

Water Tower Place is located at East Chestnut Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan Ave & Superior St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Grand-Red
  • Chicago-Red
  • Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Bus stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • Michigan & Chicago (North)
  • Michigan & Delaware (South)

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-W train from Elmhurst station to Oakpark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 146 bus from State & Lake (North) station to Michigan & Chestnut (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

73min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Water Tower Place
Leaves from Elmhurst

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elmhurst
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    State/Lake
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Lake (North)
    ID 1438
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Berwyn & Broadway (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Water Tower Place
    Walk to
    Water Tower Place
    East Chestnut Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 157.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct train between Elmhurst IL USA and Water Tower Place?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place?

    The UP-W train line goes from Elmhurst station near Elmhurst IL USA in Elmhurst to #10| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Water Tower Place station near Water Tower Place in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Elmhurst IL USA in Elmhurst and Water Tower Place in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elmhurst IL USA to get to Water Tower Place?

    Get on the UP-W train from the Elmhurst station near Elmhurst IL USA in Elmhurst.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elmhurst IL USA and Water Tower Place?

    Get off the train at the Water Tower Place stop, which is closest to Water Tower Place in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place?

    The first train from Elmhurst IL USA in Elmhurst to Water Tower Place in Chicago is Union Pacific West. It leaves the Elmhurst station at 6:13 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place?

    The ride from Elmhurst IL USA to Water Tower Place costs $7.75.

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