How to get from Cortland to Ford Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Cortland to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the 30 bus and finally take the 358 bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station station to Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

274min$12.25
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 30
30
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14139
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Hegewisch Metra Station (Se)
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    52 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 14
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
    ID 3884
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Cortland to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the J14 bus, then the 30 bus and finally take the 358 bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station station to Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

319min$12.00
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 30
30
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago (South)
    ID 17899
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Chicago & Jeffery (Se)
    ID 7242
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Hegewisch Metra Station (Se)
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    39 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 14
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
    ID 3884
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Ford Heights

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Ford Heights, Chicago is approximately 91.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 274 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Ford Heights by Chicago 'L', 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, Chicago

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Cortland to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the J14 bus, then the 30 bus and finally take the 358 bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station station to Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

319min$12.00
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 30
30
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago (South)
    ID 17899
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Chicago & Jeffery (Se)
    ID 7242
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Hegewisch Metra Station (Se)
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    39 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 14
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    South
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
    ID 3884
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 30, Bus line 358.

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

    The alternative route takes 319 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line J14, Bus line 30, Bus line 358.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 34 min.

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

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Ford Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Ford Heights in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 4 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop, which is closest to Ford Heights in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Cortland to Ford Heights costs $12.25.

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