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

By bus and train

To get from Deerfield to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Lake-Cook station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 511 bus from Pace Transit Center Bay L station to Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

244min$14.25
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - RIRI
Bus - 511
511
Leaves from Lake-Cook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Deerfield
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2134| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #417| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    Mississippi/Deer Run
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    ID 37238
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Deerfield to Elwood

The distance between Deerfield, Chicago and Elwood, Chicago is approximately 78.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 244 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Deerfield to Elwood 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 Deerfield

Deerfield is located at Deerfield, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Cook Metra.

Train stations close to Deerfield:

  • Deerfield
  • Lake-Cook
  • Northbrook

Bus stations close to Deerfield:

  • Lake Cook Metra
  • Deer Lake Rd & Lake Cook Rd
  • Lake Cook Rd & Pfingsten Rd

Public transit stations close to Elwood, Chicago

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
  • Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 244 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line RI, Bus line 511.

  • Is there a direct train between Deerfield and Elwood in Chicago?

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

  • Which train line goes from Deerfield to Elwood in Chicago?

    The MD-N train line goes from #2134| Chicago Union Station station near Deerfield to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Elwood in Chicago

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

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

  • Where do I get on the train near Deerfield to get to Elwood in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-N train from the #2134| Chicago Union Station station near Deerfield in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Deerfield and Elwood in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Elwood in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Deerfield to Elwood costs $14.25.

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