How to get from Elwood to Hoffman Estates by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elwood to Hoffman Estates in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 511 bus from Mississippi/Deer Run station to Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

214min$11.35
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Hoffman Estates
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
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #432| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    West
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 37306
    20 min
  • 13
    Walk to Hoffman Estates
    Walk to
    Hoffman Estates
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 511, 511, RI, BLUE LINE and 605

To get from Elwood to Hoffman Estates in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 511 bus from Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way station to Mississippi/Deer Run station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 511 bus, then the RI train, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 605 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

205min$11.35
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Walk to Hoffman Estates
Leaves from Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elwood
  • 2
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi/Deer Run
    ID 19923
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    North
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #432| Lasalle Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    69 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    40 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 37306
    20 min
  • 15
    Walk to Hoffman Estates
    Walk to
    Hoffman Estates
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elwood to Hoffman Estates

The distance between Elwood, Chicago and Hoffman Estates, Chicago is approximately 83.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 214 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood to Hoffman Estates by Chicago 'L', 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 Hoffman Estates, Chicago

Hoffman Estates is located at Hoffman Estates, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride.

Bus stations close to Hoffman Estates:

  • Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride
  • Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 511, 511, RI, BLUE LINE and 605

To get from Elwood to Hoffman Estates in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 511 bus from Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way station to Mississippi/Deer Run station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 511 bus, then the RI train, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 605 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

205min$11.35
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Walk to Hoffman Estates
Leaves from Mississippi St & Centerpoint Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elwood
  • 2
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi/Deer Run
    ID 19923
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    North
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #432| Lasalle Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    69 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    40 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 37306
    20 min
  • 15
    Walk to Hoffman Estates
    Walk to
    Hoffman Estates
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elwood to Hoffman Estates?

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elwood to Hoffman Estates?

    The alternative route takes 205 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 605.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elwood to Hoffman Estates in Chicago?

    The 511 bus line goes from Mississippi/Deer Run station near Elwood to North station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till North station near Hoffman Estates in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Elwood to Hoffman Estates in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Elwood and Hoffman Estates in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 34 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the North stop, which is closest to Hoffman Estates in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Elwood to Hoffman Estates?

    The ride from Elwood to Hoffman Estates costs $11.35.

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