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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Niles to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Ozark Ave station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE 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 16 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

196min$10.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Dempster St & Ozark Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Ozark Ave
    ID 21424
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 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

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, BLUE LINE, ME, 364 and 358

To get from Niles to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus from Main Station station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the ME train, then the 364 bus and finally take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Entrance Rd station to Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $10.80.

175min$10.80
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
Bus - 364
364
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Main Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Station
    ID 22037
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    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
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2544
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    East
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1299 Torrence Ave
    ID 3776
    24 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torrence Ave & Entrance Rd
    ID 3850
    20 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
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Niles to Ford Heights

The distance between Niles, Chicago and Ford Heights, Chicago is approximately 51.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Niles 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 Niles

Niles is located at Niles, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ozark/Notre Dame High School.

Train stations close to Niles:

  • Edison Park
  • Park Ridge
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Niles:

  • Ozark/Notre Dame High School
  • Ozark/Crain
  • Dempster St & Ozark 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 by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, BLUE LINE, ME, 364 and 358

To get from Niles to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus from Main Station station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the ME train, then the 364 bus and finally take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Entrance Rd station to Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $10.80.

175min$10.80
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
Bus - 364
364
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Main Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Station
    ID 22037
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    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
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2544
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 364364
    Wait for bus
    364
    East
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1299 Torrence Ave
    ID 3776
    24 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Torrence Ave & Entrance Rd
    ID 3850
    20 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
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line 358.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line ME, Bus line 364, Bus line 358.

  • Is there a direct bus between Niles 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 16 min.

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

    The 250 bus line goes from Dempster St & Ozark Ave station near Niles 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 Niles to Ford Heights in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Niles and Ford Heights in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 250 bus from the Dempster St & Ozark Ave stop near Niles in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Niles 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 Niles to Ford Heights?

    The ride from Niles to Ford Heights costs $10.25.

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