Overview
Elmhurst is in Chicagoland.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about Elmhurst
Elmhurst Art Museum
Sky Zone Elmhurst
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chicago)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago — 6 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 12 mi away (major hub). Directions
Elmhurst is one of the stops on the Union Pacific West metra line.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Elmhurst Art Museum
- Afternoon Sky Zone Elmhurst
- Evening Fitz's Pub
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Elmhurst is one of the stops on the Union Pacific West metra line.
It is also served by the Pace bus system.
See
Do
- - located in Elmhurst
Drink
Drink Fitz's Pub
Neighborhood bar that has a slightly older crowd during the day and tends to have a younger crowd on weekends. Beware of college breaks since it's the only real bar in that area of Elmhurst.
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