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

By bus and train

To get from Elwood to Hinsdale 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 834 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Downers Grove station to West Hinsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Bus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
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
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
    ID 37543
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station West Hinsdale
    Ride to train station
    West Hinsdale
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 511, HC and BNSF

To get from Elwood to Hinsdale 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 HC train and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Clarendon Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - HCHC
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Hinsdale
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
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #916| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clarendon Hills
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hinsdale
    Walk to
    Hinsdale
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elwood to Hinsdale

The distance between Elwood, Chicago and Hinsdale, Chicago is approximately 40.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood to Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale, Chicago

Hinsdale is located at Hinsdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Westmont.

Train stations close to Hinsdale:

  • Westmont
  • West Hinsdale
  • Highlands

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 511, HC and BNSF

To get from Elwood to Hinsdale 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 HC train and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Clarendon Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - HCHC
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Hinsdale
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
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #916| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clarendon Hills
    42 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hinsdale
    Walk to
    Hinsdale
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line 834, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line HC, Bus line BNSF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elwood to Hinsdale 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 West Hinsdale station near Hinsdale in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elwood and Hinsdale in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the West Hinsdale station, which is closest to Hinsdale in Chicago.

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