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How to get from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk station to Ashland-Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to 1st St & York St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Polk Pink Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elmhurst University on the Moovit app.

1 hr 27 min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst University
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk Pink Line Station (East)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    4 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Green)
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St & York St
    ID 6844
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst University
    Walk to
    Elmhurst University
    Alexander Boulevard
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University

The distance between Polk Pink Line Station (East) and Elmhurst University is approximately 16.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University 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 Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Polk Pink Line Station (East)) and destination (Elmhurst University), 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 Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Polk Pink Line Station (East) and Elmhurst University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Ashland-Lake station near Polk Pink Line Station (East) in Chicago to Austin (Green) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Austin (Green) station near Elmhurst University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Polk Pink Line Station (East) and Elmhurst University by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Polk Pink Line Station (East) to get to Elmhurst University?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the Ashland-Lake station near Polk Pink Line Station (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Polk Pink Line Station (East) and Elmhurst University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Austin (Green) stop, which is closest to Elmhurst University.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University?

    The ride from Polk Pink Line Station (East) to Elmhurst University costs $2.80.

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