How to get from La Grange to Elwood by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from La Grange to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from La Grange 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 36 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

216min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 834
834
Bus - 511
511
Leaves from La Grange
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    La Grange
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1229| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Downers Grove
    19 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 La Grange to Elwood
The distance between La Grange, Chicago and Elwood, Chicago is approximately 48.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from La Grange 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 La Grange

La Grange is located at La Grange, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station.

Train stations close to La Grange:

  • Western Springs
  • Congress Park
  • Brookfield

Bus stations close to La Grange:

  • La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • La Grange/Ogden
  • Burlington/La Grange
Public transit stations close to Elwood, Chicago

Elwood is located at Elwood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 21705 W Mississippi St.

Bus stations close to Elwood:

  • 21705 W Mississippi St
  • Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
  • Mississippi St & Diagonal Rd
Related Routes
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from La Grange to Elwood?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834, Bus line 511.

  • Is there a direct train between La Grange 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 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from La Grange to Elwood in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from La Grange station near La Grange to #1229| Aurora station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #1229| Aurora station near Elwood in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between La Grange and Elwood in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the La Grange station near La Grange in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #1229| Aurora stop, which is closest to Elwood in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from La Grange to Elwood?

    The ride from La Grange to Elwood costs $6.05.

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