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

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

To get from Northfield to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 421 bus from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S. station to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L', 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 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Northfield may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Ford Heights on the Moovit app.

219min$2.25
Bus - 421
421
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 30
30
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Northfield
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    10 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
    Belmont
    29 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14139
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Hegewisch Metra Station (Se)
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    52 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    South
  • 14
    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

From Northfield to Ford Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Northfield to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 421 bus from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S. station to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) 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 14 min. The ride fare is $10.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Northfield may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Ford Heights on the Moovit app.

194min$10.25
Bus - 421
421
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Northfield
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    10 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
    48 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
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Public transit directions from Northfield to Ford Heights

The distance between Northfield, Chicago and Ford Heights, Chicago is approximately 52.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northfield 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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Northfield to Ford Heights

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Northfield to Ford Heights using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Northfield) and destination (Ford Heights), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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From Northfield to Ford Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Northfield to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 421 bus from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S. station to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) 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 14 min. The ride fare is $10.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Northfield may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Ford Heights on the Moovit app.

194min$10.25
Bus - 421
421
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Northfield
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
    ID 1064
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
    10 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
    48 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 421, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 30, Bus line 358.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line 421, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line SSL, Bus line 358.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northfield 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 39 min.

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

    The 421 bus line goes from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station near Northfield to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Linden station near Ford Heights in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Northfield and Ford Heights in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 421 bus from the Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) stop near Northfield in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Northfield to Ford Heights costs $2.25.

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