How to get from Cortland to Chicago Heights by bus and train?

From Cortland to Chicago Heights by bus and train

To get from Cortland to Chicago Heights you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the J14 bus, then the ME train and finally take the 352 bus from Park Ave & 155th St station to Halsted St & Holbrook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $18.55. The bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago Heights on the Moovit app.

236min$18.55
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Train - MEME
Bus - 352
352
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (South)
    ID 1110
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    33 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2544
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 14
    Bus - 352352
    Wait for bus
    352
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted St & Holbrook Rd
    ID 4677
    17 min
  • 16
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    0.87 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cortland to Chicago Heights by bus and train via 12, UP-W, 157, ME and 352

To get from Cortland to Chicago Heights you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 157 bus, then the ME train and finally take the 352 bus from Park Ave & 155th St station to Halsted St & Holbrook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $18.55. The bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago Heights on the Moovit app.

236min$18.55
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 157
157
Train - MEME
Bus - 352
352
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    35 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2544
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 14
    Bus - 352352
    Wait for bus
    352
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted St & Holbrook Rd
    ID 4677
    17 min
  • 16
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    0.87 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Chicago Heights

The distance between Cortland and Chicago Heights is approximately 85.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 236 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Chicago Heights by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cortland to Chicago Heights

To check the bus and train schedule from Cortland to Chicago Heights using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cortland) and destination (Chicago Heights), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cortland to Chicago Heights by bus and train via 12, UP-W, 157, ME and 352

To get from Cortland to Chicago Heights you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 157 bus, then the ME train and finally take the 352 bus from Park Ave & 155th St station to Halsted St & Holbrook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $18.55. The bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago Heights on the Moovit app.

236min$18.55
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 157
157
Train - MEME
Bus - 352
352
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    35 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2544
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 14
    Bus - 352352
    Wait for bus
    352
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted St & Holbrook Rd
    ID 4677
    17 min
  • 16
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    0.87 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Chicago Heights?

    The fastest way takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Bus line J14, Train line ME, Bus line 352.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to Chicago Heights?

    The alternative route takes 236 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Bus line 157, Train line ME, Bus line 352.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Chicago Heights in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland in Chicago to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Chicago Heights.

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Chicago Heights by bus and train is about 3 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop, which is closest to Chicago Heights.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cortland to Chicago Heights?

    The ride from Cortland to Chicago Heights costs $18.55.

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