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How to get from Schaumburg to Elwood by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Schaumburg to Elwood by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Schaumburg to Elwood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 600 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', 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 33 min.

513min
Walk to bus stationBus - 600
600
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
LINCOLN SERVICE
511
Bus - 504
504
Bus - 511
511
Leaves from Northwest Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 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 Schaumburg to Elwood

The distance between Schaumburg, Chicago and Elwood, Chicago is approximately 81.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 513 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Schaumburg to Elwood by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Schaumburg

Schaumburg is located at Schaumburg, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Northwest Transportation Center.

Bus stations close to Schaumburg:

  • Northwest Transportation Center
  • Kimberly Dr & Mall Dr
  • 601 N Martingale 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 Schaumburg to Elwood?

    The fastest way takes 513 minutes, using Bus line 600, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 504, Bus line 511.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 33 min.

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

    The 600 bus line goes from Northwest Transportation Center station near Schaumburg to East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till East station near Elwood in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Schaumburg to Elwood in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Schaumburg and Elwood in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 8 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 600 bus from the Northwest Transportation Center stop near Schaumburg in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the East stop, which is closest to Elwood in Chicago.

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