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

From Manhattan to Elwood by bus and train

To get from Manhattan to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SWS train from Manhattan station to Orland Park 153rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 832 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 6 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

400min$6.05
Train - SWSSWS
Bus - 832
832
Bus - 511
511
Leaves from Manhattan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Manhattan
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #814| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Orland Park 153rd
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    153rd/Metra Station
    ID 33281
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 832832
    Wait for bus
    832
    Pace Transit Center Bay M
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay M
    ID 37548
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    70 yd • 1 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

Alternative route from Manhattan to Elwood by bus and train via SWS, RI and 511

To get from Manhattan to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Manhattan 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 6 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

400min$15.50
Train - SWSSWS
Train - RIRI
Bus - 511
511
Leaves from Manhattan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Manhattan
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #814| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #413| 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 Manhattan to Elwood

The distance between Manhattan, Chicago and Elwood, Chicago is approximately 47.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 400 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan 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 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

Alternative route from Manhattan to Elwood by bus and train via SWS, RI and 511

To get from Manhattan to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Manhattan 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 6 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

400min$15.50
Train - SWSSWS
Train - RIRI
Bus - 511
511
Leaves from Manhattan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Manhattan
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #814| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #413| 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 400 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line 832, Bus line 511.

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

    The alternative route takes 400 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line RI, Bus line 511.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 40 min.

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

    The SWS train line goes from #814| Chicago Union Station station near Manhattan to Orland Park 153rd station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Orland Park 153rd station near Elwood in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Manhattan and Elwood in Chicago by train and bus is about 6 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the SWS train from the #814| Chicago Union Station station near Manhattan in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Orland Park 153rd stop, which is closest to Elwood in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Manhattan to Elwood?

    The ride from Manhattan to Elwood costs $6.05.

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