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

By bus and train

To get from Portage to Chicago Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the ME train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. station to Flossmoor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

213min$12.10
Bus - L2L2
Train - SSLSSL
Train - MEME
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #111| University Park
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flossmoor
    44 min
  • 9
    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 Portage to Chicago Heights

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Chicago Heights, Chicago is approximately 52.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage 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 Portage

Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & Vermillion.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Pottawotami & County Line
  • Maple & County Line Rd

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line SSL, Bus line ME.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

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

    The L2 bus line goes from Metro Center station near Portage to Gary Metro Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Chicago Heights station near Chicago Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Portage and Chicago Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the L2 bus from the Metro Center stop near Portage in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chicago Heights station, which is closest to Chicago Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Portage to Chicago Heights?

    The ride from Portage to Chicago Heights costs $12.10.

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