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How to get from Elwood to Joliet by bus?

By bus

To get from Elwood to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 and finally take the 505 bus from Pace Transit Center Bay G station to Cass Ave & Chicago St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

38min$2.30
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 505
505
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
    Mississippi/Deer Run
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi/Deer Run
    ID 19923
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay G
    ID 37545
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Madison/Provena St. Joseph Medical Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cass Ave & Chicago St
    Ride to bus station
    Cass Ave & Chicago St
    ID 13959
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 511, 511 and 501

To get from Elwood to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 and finally take the 501 bus from Pace Transit Center Bay D station to Cass Ave & Chicago St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

38min$2.30
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 501
501
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
    Mississippi/Deer Run
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi/Deer Run
    ID 19923
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
    ID 37552
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Rock Creek Blvd & Houbolt Rd (At Commerce Ln)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cass Ave & Chicago St
    Ride to bus station
    Cass Ave & Chicago St
    ID 13959
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elwood to Joliet

The distance between Elwood, Chicago and Joliet, Chicago is approximately 11.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood to Joliet by bus, 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 Joliet, Chicago

Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago/Jackson.

Train stations close to Joliet:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Chicago/Jackson
  • Ottawa St & Clinton St
  • Jackson/Ottawa

Alternative route by bus via 511, 511 and 501

To get from Elwood to Joliet in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 and finally take the 501 bus from Pace Transit Center Bay D station to Cass Ave & Chicago St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

38min$2.30
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 501
501
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
    Mississippi/Deer Run
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mississippi/Deer Run
    ID 19923
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay D
    ID 37552
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Rock Creek Blvd & Houbolt Rd (At Commerce Ln)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cass Ave & Chicago St
    Ride to bus station
    Cass Ave & Chicago St
    ID 13959
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line 511, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line 511, Bus line 501.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

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

    The 511 bus line goes from Mississippi/Deer Run station near Elwood to Mississippi/Deer Run station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mississippi/Deer Run station near Joliet in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Elwood to Joliet in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Elwood and Joliet in Chicago by bus is about 38 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mississippi/Deer Run stop, which is closest to Joliet in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Elwood to Joliet?

    The ride from Elwood to Joliet costs $2.30.

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