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How to get from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 97 bus from Howard & Western station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) 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 41 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

101min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Howard & Western

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard & Western
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    730 yd • 9 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 Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 28.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 97 bus line goes from Howard & Western station near Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) in Chicago to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) and Elmhurst, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 97 bus from the Howard & Western stop near Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elmhurst, IL costs $7.75.

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