How to get from Elwood to Des Plaines by bus and train?

From Elwood to Des Plaines by bus and train

To get from Elwood to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 511 bus from Mississippi/Deer Run station to Pace Transit Center Bay L station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER train and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min.

287min
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
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 Union Station
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNERLINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #671| Harvard
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elwood to Des Plaines

The distance between Elwood, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 64.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 287 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood to Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, Chicago

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Miner St & Pearson St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Miner St & Pearson St
  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • River Rd & River St/Pearson St

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elwood to Des Plaines?

    The fastest way takes 287 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE MISSOURI RIVER RUNNER, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elwood to Des Plaines 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 2 train lines till Pace Transit Center Bay L station near Des Plaines in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elwood and Des Plaines in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 47 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Pace Transit Center Bay L station, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.