How to get from Downers Grove to Elwood by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Downers Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 834 bus 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 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

194min$6.05
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 511
511
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1260| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)
    ID 15728
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
    ID 37543
    96 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    90 yd • 2 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 Downers Grove to Elwood

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Elwood, Chicago is approximately 42.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove

Downers Grove is located at Downers Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Belmont.

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Belmont
  • Downers Grove
  • Fairview Ave.

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
  • 21705 W Mississippi St
  • Mississippi St & Diagonal Rd

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Elwood?

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834, Bus line 511.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Downers Grove to Elwood in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1260| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove to Downers Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Downers Grove station near Elwood in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Elwood in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1260| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Downers Grove stop, which is closest to Elwood in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Downers Grove to Elwood?

    The ride from Downers Grove to Elwood costs $6.05.

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