There are 4 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elmhursttrain Up-W
42 min$4–5Line 20 bus, line 309 bus
- Take the bus from Madison & Halsted to Madison & Austin Terminalbus 20
- Take the bus from Lake St & Austin Blvd to 1st St & York Stbus 309
2h 15m$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Stationtaxi 17.4 mi
22 min$45–55Drive 17.4 mi
- Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Stationcar 17.4 mi
22 min$4–5
The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station. However, there are services departing from Madison & Halsted and arriving at 1st St & York St via Lake St & Austin Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Elmhurst. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Elmhurst Station is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $5.
The train from Chicago OTC to Elmhurst takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.
The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & Halsted station.
The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.
The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station is to train which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and line 309 bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Elmhurst Station, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Elmhurst hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to 1st St & York St via Madison & Halsted, Madison & Austin Terminal, and Lake St & Austin Blvd in around 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elmhurst
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Madison & Halsted to Madison & Austin Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Lake St & Austin Blvd to 1st St & York St
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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
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More Questions & Answers
The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Madison & Austin Terminal station.
The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elmhurst station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station is 18 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station.
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