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How to get from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from Oakton-Skokie station to Howard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Oakton-Skokie may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

96min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Oakton-Skokie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Oakton-Skokie
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    7 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 9
    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 Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Oakton-Skokie and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 30.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Train schedule from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakton-Skokie) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and train, 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 train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line YELLOW LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Oakton-Skokie and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL?

    The YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard station near Oakton-Skokie in Skokie to Clark/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Clark/Lake station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton-Skokie and Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Oakton-Skokie to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from the Howard station near Oakton-Skokie in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Oakton-Skokie and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clark/Lake station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and train fare from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Oakton-Skokie to Elmhurst, IL costs $8.00.