How to get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights in Chicago Heights, take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to Harvey station. Next, take the 352 bus from Park Ave & 155th St station to Halsted / Lincoln Hwy. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

85min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 352
352
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from Van Buren St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #113| University Park
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2544
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 352352
    Wait for bus
    352
    Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted / Lincoln Hwy.
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    Lincoln Highway
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ME and 357

To get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights in Chicago Heights, take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to 211th St. station. Next, take the 357 bus from 211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy) station to Lincoln Hwy & Emerald Ave/West End Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

103min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 357
357
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from Van Buren St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #113| University Park
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    211th St.
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy)
    ID 3521
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 357357
    Wait for bus
    357
    Woodlawn Ave & 13th Pl
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Emerald Ave/West End Ave
    ID 5828
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    Lincoln Highway
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights
The distance between Balbo & Michigan (West), Chicago Heights and Chicago Heights, Chicago Heights is approximately 27.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago Heights – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West)

Balbo & Michigan (West) is located at Balbo & Michigan (West), Chicago Heights and the nearest public transit station is State & Balbo (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West):

  • Harrison
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Jackson (Red)

Train stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West):

  • Van Buren St.
  • Museum Campus/11th St.

Bus stations close to Balbo & Michigan (West):

  • State & Balbo (North)
  • Michigan & 8th Street (North)
  • Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
Public transit stations close to Chicago Heights, Chicago Heights

Chicago Heights is located at Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & Wallace St.

Train stations close to Chicago Heights:

  • Olympia Fields

Bus stations close to Chicago Heights:

  • Lincoln Hwy & Wallace St
  • Lincoln Hwy & Washington Ave
  • Lincoln Hwy & Emerald Ave/West End Ave
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ME and 357

To get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights in Chicago Heights, take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to 211th St. station. Next, take the 357 bus from 211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy) station to Lincoln Hwy & Emerald Ave/West End Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

103min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 357
357
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from Van Buren St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #113| University Park
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    211th St.
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy)
    ID 3521
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 357357
    Wait for bus
    357
    Woodlawn Ave & 13th Pl
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Emerald Ave/West End Ave
    ID 5828
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    Lincoln Highway
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 352.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 357.

  • Is there a direct train between Balbo & Michigan (West) and Chicago Heights?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights?

    The ME train line goes from Van Buren St. station near Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago to #113| University Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #113| University Park station near Chicago Heights in Chicago Heights.

  • How long does it take to travel from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago and Chicago Heights in Chicago Heights by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Balbo & Michigan (West) to get to Chicago Heights?

    Get on the ME train from the Van Buren St. station near Balbo & Michigan (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Balbo & Michigan (West) and Chicago Heights?

    Get off the train at the #113| University Park stop, which is closest to Chicago Heights in Chicago Heights.

  • How much is the train fare from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights?

    The ride from Balbo & Michigan (West) to Chicago Heights costs $5.75.

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