Trolley Returns To Elmhurst For The Summer

ELMHURST, IL — Residents and visitors to Elmhurst will be able to take a free ride on the Explore Elmhurst Express, a bright yellow and green trolley that stops at six locations in Elmhurst throughout the summer. The trolley will run Fridays and Saturdays from June 2 to Sept. 16.

According to a release, 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 and Saturdays from noon to 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

According to a release, 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 on-board 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 donated by Elmhurst businesses and organizations.

According to a release, an added bonus to the trolley experience will include a trolley narrative where riders will learn about highlighted areas of the city and enjoy music from the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Elmhurst Public Library will also be holding their “Storytime” event on the trolley each Saturday at 2:30 p.m., starting at the York and Park trolley stop.

For additional information, please visit ExploreElmhurst.com/trolley.