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How to get from Prospect Heights to Aurora by bus and train?

From Prospect Heights to Aurora by bus and train

To get from Prospect Heights to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Prospect Hts station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the BNSF train from La Grange station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

140min$9.50
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 330
330
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Prospect Hts
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prospect Heights
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosemont
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balmoral/Pearl
    ID 24039
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
    ID 10456
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    La Grange
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Prospect Heights to Aurora by bus and train via 221, 330 and BNSF

To get from Prospect Heights to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 221 bus from Wolf Rd & Edward Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the BNSF train from La Grange station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

157min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 221
221
Bus - 330
330
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
    ID 23272
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
    ID 10456
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    La Grange
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Prospect Heights to Aurora
The distance between Prospect Heights, Chicago and Aurora, Chicago is approximately 43.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prospect Heights to Aurora 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 Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights is located at Prospect Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wolf Rd & Edward Rd.

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
  • Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd)
  • Wolf Rd & Camp Mcdonald Rd
Public transit stations close to Aurora, Chicago

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & Spring St.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Broadway & Spring St
  • Spring St & Broadway
  • Spring St & Broadway St

Alternative route from Prospect Heights to Aurora by bus and train via 221, 330 and BNSF

To get from Prospect Heights to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 221 bus from Wolf Rd & Edward Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the BNSF train from La Grange station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

157min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 221
221
Bus - 330
330
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
    ID 23272
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
    ID 10456
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    La Grange
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Prospect Heights to Aurora?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line 330, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 221, Bus line 330, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct train between Prospect Heights and Aurora in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Prospect Heights to Aurora in Chicago?

    The NCS train line goes from #112| Chicago Union Station station near Prospect Heights to Rosemont station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Rosemont station near Aurora in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Prospect Heights and Aurora in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Prospect Heights to get to Aurora in Chicago?

    Get on the NCS train from the #112| Chicago Union Station station near Prospect Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Prospect Heights and Aurora in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Rosemont station, which is closest to Aurora in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Prospect Heights to Aurora?

    The ride from Prospect Heights to Aurora costs $9.50.

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