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

By bus and train

To get from East Chicago to Chicago Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from East Chicago station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ME train and finally take the 352 bus from 12100 S Halsted station to Halsted St & Holbrook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

157min$12.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Bus - 352
352
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #205| Blue Island
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westpullman
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12100 S Halsted
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 352352
    Wait for bus
    352
    Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted St & Holbrook Rd
    ID 4677
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    0.87 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from East Chicago to Chicago Heights in Chicago, take the SSL train from East Chicago station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, take the ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Flossmoor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

172min$10.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flossmoor
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    1.61 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Chicago to Chicago Heights

The distance between East Chicago, Chicago and Chicago Heights, Chicago is approximately 37.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Chicago 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.

Public transit stations close to East Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Public transit stations close to Chicago Heights, Chicago

Chicago Heights is located at Chicago Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Flossmoor.

Train stations close to Chicago Heights:

  • Flossmoor
  • Homewood
  • Olympia Fields

Related Routes

By train

To get from East Chicago to Chicago Heights in Chicago, take the SSL train from East Chicago station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, take the ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Flossmoor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

172min$10.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from East Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flossmoor
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    1.61 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line ME, Bus line 352.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line ME.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Chicago to Chicago Heights in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from East Chicago station near East Chicago to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Chicago Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between East Chicago and Chicago Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the SSL train from the East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to Chicago Heights in Chicago.

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

    The ride from East Chicago to Chicago Heights costs $12.00.

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