How to get from Ford Heights to Elburn by bus and train?

From Ford Heights to Elburn by bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Elburn 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-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

237min$11.25
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
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-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 11
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    86 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ford Heights to Elburn by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Elburn 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 GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

237min$10.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
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
    Roosevelt
    16 min
  • 9
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 10
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    34 min
  • 11
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 12
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 13
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ford Heights to Elburn

The distance between Ford Heights, Chicago and Elburn, Chicago is approximately 77.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ford Heights to Elburn 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 Elburn, Chicago

Elburn is located at Elburn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop.

Train stations close to Elburn:

  • Elburn
  • La Fox

Bus stations close to Elburn:

  • Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop

Related Routes

From Ford Heights to Elburn by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Elburn 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 GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

237min$10.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
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
    Roosevelt
    16 min
  • 9
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 10
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    34 min
  • 11
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 12
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 13
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 237 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ford Heights to Elburn 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 Elburn in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Ford Heights and Elburn in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 57 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ford Heights to Elburn costs $11.25.

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