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How to get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

From 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52A bus from Kedzie & 71st Street (South) station to Kedzie & 79th Street (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train 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 46 min. The ride fare is $11.50. The bus and train schedule from 71st Street & Central Park (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

106min$11.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 52A
52A
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Kedzie & 71st Street (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kedzie & 71st Street (South)
    ID 10015
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 52A52A
    Wait for bus
    52A
    115th Street & Springfield Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kedzie & 79th Street (South)
    ID 10022
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 10
    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 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 29.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (71st Street & Central Park (West)) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 52A, Train line SWS, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 52A bus line goes from Kedzie & 71st Street (South) station near 71st Street & Central Park (West) in Chicago to Kedzie & 79th Street (South) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kedzie & 79th Street (South) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 71st Street & Central Park (West) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 52A bus from the Kedzie & 71st Street (South) stop near 71st Street & Central Park (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Kedzie & 79th Street (South) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.50.