How to get from Elwood to Mount Prospect by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Elwood to Mount Prospect by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elwood to Mount Prospect 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 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

185min$11.35
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Mount Prospect
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 - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
    ID 23410
    12 min
  • 13
    Walk to Mount Prospect
    Walk to
    Mount Prospect
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elwood to Mount Prospect by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 511, 511, RI, BLUE LINE and 223

To get from Elwood to Mount Prospect 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 223 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Oakton St & Colony Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

234min$11.35
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 223
223
Walk to Mount Prospect
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 - 223223
    Wait for bus
    223
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakton St & Colony Dr
    ID 21096
    18 min
  • 15
    Walk to Mount Prospect
    Walk to
    Mount Prospect
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elwood to Mount Prospect
The distance between Elwood, Chicago and Mount Prospect, Chicago is approximately 72.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood to Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect, Chicago

Mount Prospect is located at Mount Prospect, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Wall St.

Train stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Algonquin Rd & Wall St
  • Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
  • Elmhurst Rd & Oakton St (At Devonshire Dr)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Elwood to Mount Prospect by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 511, 511, RI, BLUE LINE and 223

To get from Elwood to Mount Prospect 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 223 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Oakton St & Colony Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

234min$11.35
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 223
223
Walk to Mount Prospect
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 - 223223
    Wait for bus
    223
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakton St & Colony Dr
    ID 21096
    18 min
  • 15
    Walk to Mount Prospect
    Walk to
    Mount Prospect
    0.64 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elwood to Mount Prospect?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elwood to Mount Prospect?

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 223.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elwood and Mount Prospect 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 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elwood to Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elwood and Mount Prospect in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the North stop, which is closest to Mount Prospect in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Elwood to Mount Prospect costs $11.35.

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