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How to get from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station to Adams & Wabash (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & Harlem Ave station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

1 hr 21 min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Wabash (West)
    ID 77
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Adams/Wabash
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Harlem Ave
    ID 6865
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 17.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 1, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct bus between Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The 1 bus line goes from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station near Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) in Chicago to Adams & Wabash (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Adams & Wabash (West) station near Elmhurst, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) and Elmhurst, IL by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the 1 bus from the Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) stop near Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Adams & Wabash (West) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) to Elmhurst, IL costs $2.25.

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