How to get from Prospect Heights to Ford Heights by bus and train?

From Prospect Heights to Ford Heights by bus and train

To get from Prospect Heights to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and 2 bus lines: take the NCS train from Prospect Hts station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 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 11 min. The ride fare is $15.55.

191min$15.55
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 60
60
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Prospect Hts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prospect Heights
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Adams (North)
    ID 5009
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Harbor Drive & Randolph (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 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 from Prospect Heights to Ford Heights by bus and train via NCS, 151, SSL and 358

To get from Prospect Heights to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and 2 bus lines: take the NCS train from Prospect Hts station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 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 11 min. The ride fare is $15.55.

191min$15.55
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 151
151
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Prospect Hts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prospect Heights
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 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 Prospect Heights to Ford Heights

The distance between Prospect Heights, Chicago and Ford Heights, Chicago is approximately 55.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights is located at Prospect Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wolf Rd & Edward Rd.

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
  • Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd)
  • Wolf Rd & Euclid 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 Prospect Heights to Ford Heights by bus and train via NCS, 151, SSL and 358

To get from Prospect Heights to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and 2 bus lines: take the NCS train from Prospect Hts station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 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 11 min. The ride fare is $15.55.

191min$15.55
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 151
151
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Prospect Hts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prospect Heights
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 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 Prospect Heights to Ford Heights?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line 60, Bus line SSL, Bus line 358.

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

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line 151, Bus line SSL, Bus line 358.

  • Is there a direct train between Prospect Heights and Ford Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Prospect Heights to Ford Heights in Chicago?

    The NCS train line goes from #112| Chicago Union Station station near Prospect Heights to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines till Chicago Union Station station near Ford Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Prospect Heights and Ford Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Prospect Heights to get to Ford Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the NCS train from the #112| Chicago Union Station station near Prospect Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Ford Heights in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Prospect Heights to Ford Heights costs $15.55.

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