How to get from Elwood to Dolton by bus and train?

From Elwood to Dolton by bus and train

To get from Elwood to Dolton 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 348 bus from Vermont St & Irving Ave station to Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

168min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Bus - 348
348
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 4083
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay G
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St
    Ride to bus station
    Indiana Ave & 142nd St/Main St
    ID 33496
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elwood to Dolton by bus and train via 511, RI and ME

To get from Elwood to Dolton 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 RI train and finally take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to Ivanhoe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

192min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Train - MEME
Walk to Dolton
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
    Lasalle Street
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #711| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ivanhoe
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dolton
    Walk to
    Dolton
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elwood to Dolton

The distance between Elwood, Chicago and Dolton, Chicago is approximately 40.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood to Dolton 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 Dolton, Chicago

Dolton is located at Dolton, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Park & Lincoln Ave.

Train stations close to Dolton:

  • Stewartridge
  • Statest.
  • Riverdale

Bus stations close to Dolton:

  • Park & Lincoln Ave
  • Lincoln Ave & Claussen Ct
  • Lincoln Ave & Park Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elwood to Dolton by bus and train via 511, RI and ME

To get from Elwood to Dolton 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 RI train and finally take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to Ivanhoe station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

192min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Train - MEME
Walk to Dolton
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
    Lasalle Street
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #711| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ivanhoe
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dolton
    Walk to
    Dolton
    0.89 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elwood to Dolton?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line 348.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elwood to Dolton?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line ME.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elwood to Dolton 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 Dolton in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elwood and Dolton in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Elwood to Dolton costs $7.75.

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