There are 4 ways to get from Elmhurst University to Chicago by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
50 min$4–5Line 309 bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus 309
- Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Dearbornbus 126
2h 5m$6–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elmhurst University to Chicagotaxi 18.2 mi
25 min$45–60Drive 18.2 mi
- Drive from Elmhurst University to Chicagocar 18.2 mi
25 min$4–5
Elmhurst University to Chicago by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst University to Chicago is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst University to Chicago is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst University to Chicago. However, there are services departing from 1st St & York St and arriving at Jackson & Dearborn via Lake St & Austin Blvd and Jackson & Austin Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elmhurst and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Elmhurst University and Chicago is 17 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elmhurst University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $4 - $5.
The train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTC takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Elmhurst University to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from 1st St & York St station.
Elmhurst University to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elmhurst station.
The best way to get from Elmhurst University to Chicago is to train which takes 50 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 309 bus and line 126 bus, which costs $6 - $7 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst University, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elmhurst University to Jackson & Dearborn via 1st St & York St, Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, and Jackson & Austin Terminal in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Austin Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
303 Taxi Naperville
- Phone
- +1 630-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Naerville Dupage Taxi
- Phone
- +1 630-961-3232
- Website
- napervilledupagetaxi.com
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
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More Questions & Answers
Elmhurst University to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Lake St & Austin Blvd station.
Elmhurst University to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst University to Chicago is 18 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Elmhurst University to Chicago.
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