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

From Northfield to Elwood by bus and train

To get from Northfield to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 421 bus from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S. station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train, then the 504 bus and finally take the 511 bus from Chicago St & Redbud Dr station to Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 30 min.

510min
Bus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
LINCOLN SERVICE
511
Bus - 504
504
Bus - 511
511
Leaves from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Northfield
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    undefined - LINCOLN SERVICE511
    Wait for
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    St. Louis Gateway Station Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Joliet Union Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet St & Jefferson St
    ID 14970
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 11
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago St & Redbud Dr
    ID 15015
    20 min
  • 13
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    South
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way
    ID 37238
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northfield to Elwood

The distance between Northfield, Chicago and Elwood, Chicago is approximately 72.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 510 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northfield 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 Northfield

Northfield is located at Northfield, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S..

Train stations close to Northfield:

  • Indian Hill
  • Glenview
  • Winnetka

Bus stations close to Northfield:

  • Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.
  • Happ Rd & Arbor Ln
  • Happ Rd & Winnetka Rd

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
  • Mississippi St & Diagonal Rd
  • 21705 W Mississippi St

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 510 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line UP-N, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 504, Bus line 511.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northfield to Elwood in Chicago?

    The 421 bus line goes from East station near Northfield to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station near Elwood in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Northfield and Elwood in Chicago by bus and train is about 8 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 421 bus from the East stop near Northfield in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Northfield and Elwood in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Central Ave & Green Bay Rd stop, which is closest to Elwood in Chicago.

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