How to get from Park Ridge to Ford Heights by bus and train?

From Park Ridge to Ford Heights by bus and train

To get from Park Ridge to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Dee Rd station to Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train, then the J14 bus, then the 353 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 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $9.35.

198min$9.35
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 353
353
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Dempster St & Dee Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Dee Rd
    ID 21599
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
    ID 21612
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    39 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
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
    ID 14155
    55 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
    1299 Torrence Ave
    ID 3776
    42 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

Alternative route from Park Ridge to Ford Heights by bus and train via 250, UP-NW, J14, SSL and 358

To get from Park Ridge to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Dee Rd station to Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train, then the J14 bus, 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 18 min. The ride fare is $17.05.

198min$17.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Dempster St & Dee Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Dee Rd
    ID 21599
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
    ID 21612
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    39 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
    Michigan & Jackson (South)
    ID 1110
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hegewisch
    32 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    120 yd • 2 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 Park Ridge to Ford Heights

The distance between Park Ridge, Chicago and Ford Heights, Chicago is approximately 54.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Park Ridge to Ford Heights by 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 Park Ridge

Park Ridge is located at Park Ridge, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Potter Rd & Mayfield Dr.

Train stations close to Park Ridge:

  • Des Plaines
  • Park Ridge
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Park Ridge:

  • Potter Rd & Mayfield Dr
  • Potter Rd & Farrell Ave
  • Potter Rd & De Cook 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 Park Ridge to Ford Heights by bus and train via 250, UP-NW, J14, SSL and 358

To get from Park Ridge to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Dee Rd station to Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train, then the J14 bus, 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 18 min. The ride fare is $17.05.

198min$17.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Dempster St & Dee Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Dee Rd
    ID 21599
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
    ID 21612
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    39 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
    Michigan & Jackson (South)
    ID 1110
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hegewisch
    32 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    120 yd • 2 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 Park Ridge to Ford Heights?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line J14, Bus line 353, Bus line 358.

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

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line J14, Bus line SSL, Bus line 358.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

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

    The 250 bus line goes from Dempster St & Dee Rd station near Park Ridge to West station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till West station near Ford Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Park Ridge to Ford Heights in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Park Ridge and Ford Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 250 bus from the Dempster St & Dee Rd stop near Park Ridge in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Park Ridge to Ford Heights?

    The ride from Park Ridge to Ford Heights costs $9.35.

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