How to get from Ford Heights to Des Plaines by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the J14 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

182min$8.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Chicago & 83rd Street (Nw)
    ID 7386
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago (North)
    ID 5295
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 12
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

182min$7.75
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14139
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    26 min
  • 12
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 13
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    16 min
  • 14
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ford Heights to Des Plaines

The distance between Ford Heights, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 50.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ford Heights to Des Plaines 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 Ford Heights

Ford Heights is located at Ford Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr.

Bus stations close to Ford Heights:

  • Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
  • Torrence Ave & Lincoln Hwy / Rte 30
  • Torrence Ave & Barry Ln

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines, Chicago

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St).

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave
  • Miner St & Pearson St

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one train line: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

182min$7.75
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14139
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    26 min
  • 12
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 13
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    16 min
  • 14
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ford Heights to Des Plaines?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ford Heights to Des Plaines?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ford Heights and Des Plaines in Chicago?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Ford Heights to Des Plaines in Chicago?

    The 358 bus line goes from North station near Ford Heights to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hegewisch South Shore Station station near Des Plaines in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Ford Heights and Des Plaines in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ford Heights to get to Des Plaines in Chicago?

    Get on the 358 bus from the North stop near Ford Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hegewisch South Shore Station station, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Ford Heights to Des Plaines?

    The ride from Ford Heights to Des Plaines costs $8.50.

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