Elmhurst Kicks of 2016 Trolley Program

Submitted by the city of Elmhurst.

Elmhurst, IL —Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 18, 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.

Trolley Route:
Fridays 6-11 p.m.
Saturdays noon – 11:30 p.m.
Sunday noon – 5 p.m.

• 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 hop off the trolley to Explore Elmhurst while entering to win prizes through a citywide sweepstakes. Free Explore Elmhurst ticket booklets will be located on the trolley and at select locations throughout town. (ExploreElmhurst.com/tickets) Once riders have their tickets, they can drop them of at participating locations in Elmhurst and enter-to-win prizes. Each week, one bundled package of prizes donated by Elmhurst businesses and organizations will be given away. (ExploreElmhurst.com/prizes)

An added bonus to the trolley experience will include a trolley narrative where riders will learn about highlighted areas of the City. Elmhurst Public Library will also be holding their signature “Storytime” event on the trolley each Saturday between June 11 – September 17 at 2:30pm, starting at the York and Park trolley stop.

For additional information, visit ExploreElmhurst.com/trolley.