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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

Line 309 bus, line 126 bus

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  1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus bus 309
  2. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Dearbornbus bus 126
1h 54m
$6–7

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, October 22, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 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 Saturday, October 24, 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, October 25, 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, October 26, 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, October 27, 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 Wednesday, October 28, 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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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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