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

From Melrose Park to Ford Heights by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Melrose Park to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave 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 353 bus and finally take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Oak Ave station to Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

193min$2.25
Bus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 353
353
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 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
    95th/Dan Ryan
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    16767 Torrence Ave
    ID 3772
    49 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torrence Ave & Oak Ave
    ID 3853
    70 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Melrose Park to Ford Heights by Chicago 'L' and bus via 303, BLUE LINE, J14, 353 and 358

To get from Melrose Park to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the J14 bus, then the 353 bus and finally take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Oak Ave station to Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

223min$2.25
Bus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 353
353
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
    ID 14155
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    103rd St. Cta Terminal
    ID 35617
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    16767 Torrence Ave
    ID 3772
    38 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torrence Ave & Oak Ave
    ID 3853
    70 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Melrose Park to Ford Heights

The distance between Melrose Park, Chicago and Ford Heights, Chicago is approximately 55.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park to Ford Heights 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 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & 23rd Ave.

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • River Grove
  • Franklin Park
  • Melrose Park

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • North Ave & 23rd Ave
  • North Ave & 25th Ave
  • North Ave & 19th Ave

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

Alternative route from Melrose Park to Ford Heights by Chicago 'L' and bus via 303, BLUE LINE, J14, 353 and 358

To get from Melrose Park to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the J14 bus, then the 353 bus and finally take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Oak Ave station to Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

223min$2.25
Bus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 353
353
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
    ID 14155
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    103rd St. Cta Terminal
    ID 35617
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    16767 Torrence Ave
    ID 3772
    38 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torrence Ave & Oak Ave
    ID 3853
    70 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
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 353, Bus line 358.

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

    The alternative route takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line J14, Bus line 353, Bus line 358.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melrose Park and Ford Heights 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 13 min.

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

    The 303 bus line goes from North station near Melrose Park to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Rosemont Cta Station station near Ford Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Melrose Park and Ford Heights in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 303 bus from the North stop near Melrose Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Rosemont Cta Station stop, which is closest to Ford Heights in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Melrose Park to Ford Heights costs $2.25.

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