How to get from Elwood to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Elwood to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elwood to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 511 bus from Mississippi/Deer Run station to Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

192min$11.35
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Leaves from Mississippi/Deer Run

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mississippi/Deer Run
    ID 19923
    0.77 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #432| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 12
    Ride to bus station W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    Ride to bus station
    W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9507
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elwood to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 511, 511, RI, PURPLE LINE and 208

To get from Elwood to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 511 bus from Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way station to Mississippi/Deer Run station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 511 bus, then the RI train, then the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 208 bus from Davis Cta Station station to Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

285min$11.35
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Arlington Heights
Leaves from Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elwood
  • 2
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi/Deer Run
    ID 19923
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    North
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #432| Lasalle Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    69 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    47 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20451
    73 min
  • 15
    Walk to Arlington Heights
    Walk to
    Arlington Heights
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elwood to Arlington Heights

The distance between Elwood, Chicago and Arlington Heights, Chicago is approximately 75.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Elwood

Elwood is located at Elwood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mississippi St & Diagonal Rd.

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • Mississippi St & Diagonal Rd
  • 21705 W Mississippi St

Public transit stations close to Arlington Heights, Chicago

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elwood to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 511, 511, RI, PURPLE LINE and 208

To get from Elwood to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 511 bus from Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way station to Mississippi/Deer Run station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 511 bus, then the RI train, then the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 208 bus from Davis Cta Station station to Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

285min$11.35
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Arlington Heights
Leaves from Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elwood
  • 2
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi/Deer Run
    ID 19923
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    North
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #432| Lasalle Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    69 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    47 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20451
    73 min
  • 15
    Walk to Arlington Heights
    Walk to
    Arlington Heights
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elwood to Arlington Heights?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elwood to Arlington Heights?

    The alternative route takes 285 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 208.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elwood and Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elwood to Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    The 511 bus line goes from Mississippi/Deer Run station near Elwood to North station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till North station near Arlington Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Elwood to Arlington Heights in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Elwood and Arlington Heights in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elwood to get to Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the 511 bus from the Mississippi/Deer Run stop near Elwood in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elwood and Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the North stop, which is closest to Arlington Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Elwood to Arlington Heights?

    The ride from Elwood to Arlington Heights costs $11.35.

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