How to get from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights by bus and train?

From Ford Heights to Arlington Heights by bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the J14 bus, then the UP-NW train and finally take the 208 bus from Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy) station to Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

204min$10.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Arlington Heights
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Chicago & 83rd Street (Nw)
    ID 7386
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago (North)
    ID 5295
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    37 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20451
    13 min
  • 15
    Walk to Arlington Heights
    Walk to
    Arlington Heights
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ford Heights to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

213min$2.25
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14139
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    90 yd • 2 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
    36 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    Ride to bus station
    W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9507
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights

The distance between Ford Heights, Chicago and Arlington Heights, Chicago is approximately 56.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights by 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 Ford Heights

Ford Heights is located at Ford Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr.

Bus stations close to Ford Heights:

  • Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
  • Torrence Ave & Lincoln Hwy / Rte 30
  • Torrence Ave & Barry Ln

Public transit stations close to Arlington Heights, Chicago

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Related Routes

From Ford Heights to Arlington Heights by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

213min$2.25
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14139
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    90 yd • 2 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
    36 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    Ride to bus station
    W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9507
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights?

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 208.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights?

    The alternative route takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ford Heights and Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    The 358 bus line goes from North station near Ford Heights to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hegewisch South Shore Station station near Arlington Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ford Heights and Arlington Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ford Heights to get to Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the 358 bus from the North stop near Ford Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ford Heights and Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Hegewisch South Shore Station stop, which is closest to Arlington Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights?

    The ride from Ford Heights to Arlington Heights costs $10.50.

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