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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the SSL train 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 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

209min$10.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hegewisch
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
    ID 3884
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Arlington Heights to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the 30 bus and finally take the 358 bus from Brainard Ave & Burnham Ave station to Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

209min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 30
30
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 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
    20 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
    Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (South)
    ID 14028
    52 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brainard Ave & Burnham Ave
    ID 3823
    80 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
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington Heights to Ford Heights

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Ford Heights, Chicago is approximately 54.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
  • 519 W Algonquin Rd

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 Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Arlington Heights to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the 30 bus and finally take the 358 bus from Brainard Ave & Burnham Ave station to Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

209min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 30
30
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 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
    20 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
    Avenue O & Brainard (13800 S) (South)
    ID 14028
    52 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brainard Ave & Burnham Ave
    ID 3823
    80 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
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line 358.

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

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 30, Bus line 358.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

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

    The 606 bus line goes from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station near Arlington Heights to East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station near Ford Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Ford Heights in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 606 bus from the Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr stop near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr stop, which is closest to Ford Heights in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Ford Heights costs $10.25.

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