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

From Elwood to Wilmette by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elwood to Wilmette 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 PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 422 bus from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station to Lake / Edens Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $11.35.

218min$11.35
Walk to bus stationBus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 422
422
Walk to Wilmette
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/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    West
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake / Edens Plaza
    16 min
  • 13
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elwood to Wilmette by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 511, 511, RI, PURPLE LINE and 201

To get from Elwood to Wilmette 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 PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 201 bus from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West) station to Old Orchard Rd & Skokie Blvd (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $11.30.

234min$11.30
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Wilmette
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/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
    51 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)
    ID 12640
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Rd & Skokie Blvd (West)
    ID 14234
    12 min
  • 15
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    1.88 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elwood to Wilmette
The distance between Elwood, Chicago and Wilmette, Chicago is approximately 70.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elwood to Wilmette 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 Wilmette, Chicago

Wilmette is located at Wilmette, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Laramie Ave & Greenwood Ave.

Train stations close to Wilmette:

  • Winnetka
  • Hubbard Woods
  • Indian Hill

Bus stations close to Wilmette:

  • Laramie Ave & Greenwood Ave
  • Loyola Academy
  • Laramie Ave & Thornwood Ave
Related Routes

Alternative route from Elwood to Wilmette by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 511, 511, RI, PURPLE LINE and 201

To get from Elwood to Wilmette 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 PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 201 bus from Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West) station to Old Orchard Rd & Skokie Blvd (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $11.30.

234min$11.30
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 201
201
Walk to Wilmette
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/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
    51 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Street & Girard (Purple Line) (West)
    ID 12640
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Rd & Skokie Blvd (West)
    ID 14234
    12 min
  • 15
    Walk to Wilmette
    Walk to
    Wilmette
    1.88 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 422.

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

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 201.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elwood and Wilmette 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 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elwood to Wilmette 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 Wilmette in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elwood and Wilmette in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 38 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Elwood to Wilmette costs $11.35.

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