How to get from Ford Heights to Aurora by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line 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 RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the 18 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Halsted Street station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

236min$10.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 18
18
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
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
    Roosevelt
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West)
    ID 16140
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    16th Street & 47th Court Terminal (North)
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & 16th Street (South)
    ID 5806
    11 min
  • 12
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Halsted Street
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| Aurora
  • 14
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    80 min
  • 15
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 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 and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

236min$10.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
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 Union Station
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 10
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| Aurora
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    86 min
  • 12
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ford Heights to Aurora
The distance between Ford Heights, Chicago and Aurora, Chicago is approximately 70.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ford Heights to Aurora 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 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 Aurora, Chicago

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Aurora Transportation Center Bay 1.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay 3
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay 2
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 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 and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

236min$10.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
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 Union Station
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 10
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| Aurora
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    86 min
  • 12
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 18, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line J14, Bus line BNSF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ford Heights to Aurora 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, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Hegewisch South Shore Station station near Aurora in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Ford Heights to Aurora in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Ford Heights and Aurora in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 56 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hegewisch South Shore Station station, which is closest to Aurora in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Ford Heights to Aurora?

    The ride from Ford Heights to Aurora costs $10.50.

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