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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elmhurst and Chicago takes 1h 55m and the fastest bus takes 1h 34m. There is a bus service every few hours from Elmhurst to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 55m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Elmhurst to Chicago bus times

Buses run hourly between Elmhurst and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elmhurst is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Lake St & Austin Blvd and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 47m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 47m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 42m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 51m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 2m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 43m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 58m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 47m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 47m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 46m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 47m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elmhurst to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Elmhurst to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Elmhurst, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 1st St & York St to Jackson & Dearborn via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, and Jackson & Austin Terminal in around 1h 54m.

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