How to get from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Western-Cermak station to Ashland-Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Marion St station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

79min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western-Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    9 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Marion St
    ID 6864
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL by train

To get from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $9.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

68min$9.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Western Avenue
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Western Avenue and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 18.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL

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

To get from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $9.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

68min$9.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Western Avenue
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Western Avenue and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Western-Cermak station near Western Avenue in Chicago to 54th/Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 54th/Cermak station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Western Avenue and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Western Avenue to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the Western-Cermak station near Western Avenue in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Western Avenue and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the 54th/Cermak stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Western Avenue to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.80.

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