How to get from Beach Park to Elwood by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Beach Park to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 561 bus from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd station to Sheridan Rd & Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train, then the PINK LINE Chicago 'L', then the RI train and finally take the 511 bus from Washington/Ottawa station to Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $21.30.

426min$21.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 561
561
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 511
511
Leaves from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcaree Rd & York House Rd
    ID 24082
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 561561
    Wait for bus
    561
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
    ID 18080
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #330| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #413| Joliet
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington/Ottawa
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 14
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    ID 37238
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Beach Park to Elwood

The distance between Beach Park, Chicago and Elwood, Chicago is approximately 97.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 426 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Beach Park to Elwood 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 Beach Park

Beach Park is located at Beach Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mcaree Rd & Blossom St.

Bus stations close to Beach Park:

  • Mcaree Rd & Blossom St
  • Mcaree/Yorkhouse
  • Yorkhouse/Mcaree

Public transit stations close to Elwood, Chicago

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

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
  • Mississippi St & Diagonal Rd
  • 21705 W Mississippi St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Beach Park to Elwood?

    The fastest way takes 426 minutes, using Bus line 561, Bus line UP-N, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 511.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Beach Park to Elwood in Chicago?

    The 561 bus line goes from Mcaree Rd & York House Rd station near Beach Park to South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line till South station near Elwood in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Beach Park and Elwood in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 7 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 561 bus from the Mcaree Rd & York House Rd stop near Beach Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the South stop, which is closest to Elwood in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Beach Park to Elwood costs $21.30.

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