How to get from Rolling Meadows to Ford Heights by bus and train?

From Rolling Meadows to Ford Heights by bus and train

To get from Rolling Meadows to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) 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 43 min. The ride fare is $9.35.

223min$9.35
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 353
353
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frontage Rd & Golf Rd
    ID 23013
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 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
    43 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 Rolling Meadows to Ford Heights by bus and train via 208, UP-NW, J14, SSL and 358

To get from Rolling Meadows to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) 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 43 min. The ride fare is $17.05.

223min$17.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frontage Rd & Golf Rd
    ID 23013
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 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
    43 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 Rolling Meadows to Ford Heights

The distance between Rolling Meadows, Chicago and Ford Heights, Chicago is approximately 61.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows

Rolling Meadows is located at Rolling Meadows, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Frontage Rd & Golf Rd.

Bus stations close to Rolling Meadows:

  • Frontage Rd & Golf Rd
  • Golf Rd & Ring Rd
  • Walter Payton Dr & Mcconnor Pkwy

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 Rolling Meadows to Ford Heights by bus and train via 208, UP-NW, J14, SSL and 358

To get from Rolling Meadows to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) 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 43 min. The ride fare is $17.05.

223min$17.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frontage Rd & Golf Rd
    ID 23013
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 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
    43 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 Rolling Meadows to Ford Heights?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line J14, Bus line 353, Bus line 358.

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

    The alternative route takes 223 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line J14, Bus line SSL, Bus line 358.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rolling Meadows 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 43 min.

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

    The 208 bus line goes from Frontage Rd & Golf Rd station near Rolling Meadows to East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till East station near Ford Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Rolling Meadows and Ford Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the Frontage Rd & Golf Rd stop near Rolling Meadows in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Rolling Meadows to Ford Heights costs $9.35.