How to get from Ford Heights to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Ford Heights to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Ford Heights to Elmhurst in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: 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 301 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

218min$2.25
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Elmhurst
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
    Forest Park
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    32 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    28 min
  • 15
    Walk to Elmhurst
    Walk to
    Elmhurst
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ford Heights to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus via 358, 30, J14, BLUE LINE and 301

To get from Ford Heights to Elmhurst in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' 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, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 301 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

218min$2.25
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Elmhurst
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 & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    32 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    28 min
  • 15
    Walk to Elmhurst
    Walk to
    Elmhurst
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ford Heights to Elmhurst

The distance between Ford Heights, Chicago and Elmhurst, Chicago is approximately 52.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ford Heights to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus, 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.

Train stations close to Ford Heights:

  • Dyer Amtrak

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 Elmhurst, Chicago

Elmhurst is located at Elmhurst, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is York/Butterfield.

Train stations close to Elmhurst:

  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst:

  • York/Butterfield
  • York St & Butterfield Rd
  • York St & Lexington St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ford Heights to Elmhurst by Chicago 'L' and bus via 358, 30, J14, BLUE LINE and 301

To get from Ford Heights to Elmhurst in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' 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, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 301 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to York St & Butterfield Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

218min$2.25
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Elmhurst
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 & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    32 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    West
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & Butterfield Rd
    ID 33833
    28 min
  • 15
    Walk to Elmhurst
    Walk to
    Elmhurst
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 301.

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

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line J14, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 301.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ford Heights to Elmhurst 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 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Hegewisch South Shore Station station near Elmhurst in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Ford Heights to Elmhurst in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Ford Heights and Elmhurst in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 38 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Ford Heights to Elmhurst?

    The ride from Ford Heights to Elmhurst costs $2.25.

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