How to get from Elwood to Chicago Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elwood to Chicago Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 511 bus from Mississippi/Deer Run station to Pace Transit Center Bay L station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 352 bus from Halsted & 95th Street station to Halsted St & Holbrook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

191min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Bus - 352
352
Walk to Chicago Heights
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
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #432| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    95th St. - Longwood
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 95th Street
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 352352
    Wait for bus
    352
    Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted St & Holbrook Rd
    ID 4677
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    0.87 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 511, RI and 359

To get from Elwood to Chicago Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 511 bus from Mississippi/Deer Run station to Pace Transit Center Bay L station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 359 bus from Vermont St & Irving Ave station to 183rd St & Dixie Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

175min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Bus - 359
359
Walk to Chicago Heights
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
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #432| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont St & Irving Ave
    ID 4145
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 359359
    Wait for bus
    359
    Homewood Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    183rd St & Dixie Hwy
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    1.85 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elwood to Chicago Heights

The distance between Elwood, Chicago and Chicago Heights, Chicago is approximately 54.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood to Chicago Heights by 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 Chicago Heights, Chicago

Chicago Heights is located at Chicago Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Homewood.

Train stations close to Chicago Heights:

  • Homewood
  • Olympia Fields
  • Flossmoor

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 511, RI and 359

To get from Elwood to Chicago Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 511 bus from Mississippi/Deer Run station to Pace Transit Center Bay L station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 359 bus from Vermont St & Irving Ave station to 183rd St & Dixie Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

175min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Bus - 359
359
Walk to Chicago Heights
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
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #432| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont St & Irving Ave
    ID 4145
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 359359
    Wait for bus
    359
    Homewood Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    183rd St & Dixie Hwy
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    1.85 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line 352.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line 359.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

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

    The 511 bus line goes from Mississippi/Deer Run station near Elwood to Pace Transit Center Bay L station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Pace Transit Center Bay L station near Chicago Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elwood and Chicago Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 11 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Pace Transit Center Bay L stop, which is closest to Chicago Heights in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Elwood to Chicago Heights costs $6.55.

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