Fridays and Saturdays from June 2 through September 16, residents and visitors can take a free ride on the Explore Elmhurst Express, a bright yellow and green trolley stopping at six locations in Elmhurst.
No tickets are needed to ride the Explore Elmhurst Express connecting downtown Elmhurst with the Spring Road Business District and the York and Vallette Business District. Special Explore Elmhurst signs will mark each stop.
New this year, the trolley is equipped with GPS and can be tracked using ExploreElmhurst.com. Riders can follow the “Trolley Tracker” link on the website to discover the trolley’s exact location.
Trolley Route: (Fridays and Saturdays from 12 noon – 12 midnight)
Stop 1: York and Park – Approximate boarding time is on the hour and 30 minutes after the hour
Stop 2: York and Schiller – Approximate boarding time is 5 and 35 minutes after the hour
Stop 3: Second and Addison – Approximate boarding time is 10 and 40 minutes after the hour
Stop 4: Cottage Hill and Virginia – Approximate boarding time is 15 and 45 minutes after the hour
Stop 5: Spring and the Illinois Prairie Path – Approximate boarding time is 20 and 50 minutes after the hour
Stop 6: York and Vallette – Approximate boarding time is 25 and 55 minutes after the hour
The Explore Elmhurst Express is handicapped accessible and ADA-compliant. Strollers that collapse or fit into the seating area of the trolley are welcome aboard. The trolley does not have onboard storage and it is against fire code to place strollers or bikes in the aisle of the trolley.
Riders will be encouraged to enter to win weekly prizes while riding the trolley. Prizes have been generously donated by Elmhurst businesses and organizations.
An added bonus to the trolley experience will include a trolley narrative where riders will learn about highlighted areas of the City and enjoy tunes from the world renowned Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Elmhurst Public Library will also be holding their signature “Storytime” event on the trolley each Saturday at 2:30 p.m., starting at the York and Park trolley stop. Other special events and activities on the trolley will be announced throughout the summer trolley run.
For additional information, please visit ExploreElmhurst.com/trolley.
