What is the cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station?

The cheapest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station?

The fastest way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between The Loop (CTA) and Elmhurst Station?

No, there is no direct bus from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station. However, there are services departing from Madison & Halsted and arriving at 1st St & York St via Lake St & Austin Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between The Loop (CTA) and Elmhurst Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Elmhurst. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station?

The distance between The Loop (CTA) and Elmhurst Station is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.

How do I travel from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station without a car?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station?

The train from Chicago OTC to Elmhurst takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station bus from?

The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & Halsted station.

Where do I catch the The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station train from?

The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.

Train or bus from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station?

The best way to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station is to train which takes 42 min and costs . Alternatively, you can line 20 bus and line 309 bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station bus arrive?

The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Madison & Austin Terminal station.

Where does the The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station train arrive?

The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elmhurst station.

Can I drive from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station?

Yes, the driving distance between The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station is 18 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station.

Where can I stay near Elmhurst Station?

There are 426+ hotels available in Elmhurst Station.

The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station - 4 ways to travel via train

There are 4 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElmhurstUp-W
42 min
Line 20 bus, line 309 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison & Halsted to Madison & Austin Terminal20
2. Take the bus from Lake St & Austin Blvd to 1st St & York St309
2h 13m
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station17.4 mi
22 min
$45–55
Drive 17.4 mi
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Elmhurst Station17.4 mi
22 min
$4–5

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 16.4 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Elmhurst Station, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Elmhurst hourly, and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Loop (CTA) to 1st St & York St via Madison & Halsted, Madison & Austin Terminal, and Lake St & Austin Blvd in around 2h 13m.

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