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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Skokie to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 208 bus from Golf Kedvale station to Davis Cta Station 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 25 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

205min$2.25
Bus - 208
208
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 30
30
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Golf Kedvale
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skokie
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    15 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
    Belmont
    23 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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Skokie to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 208 bus from Golf Kedvale 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

176min$10.25
Bus - 208
208
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Golf Kedvale
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skokie
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    13 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
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Public transit directions from Skokie to Ford Heights
The distance between Skokie, Chicago and Ford Heights, Chicago is approximately 47.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skokie 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.
Public transit stations close to Skokie

Skokie is located at Skokie, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Golf Kedvale.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Dempster-Skokie
  • Oakton-Skokie

Train stations close to Skokie:

  • Central St.
  • Wilmette
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Karlov Ave
  • Golf Rd & Keeler 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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Skokie to Ford Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 208 bus from Golf Kedvale 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

176min$10.25
Bus - 208
208
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 358
358
Leaves from Golf Kedvale
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Skokie
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    13 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 30, Bus line 358.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line SSL, Bus line 358.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skokie 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 25 min.

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

    The 208 bus line goes from East station near Skokie to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Davis Cta Station station near Ford Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Skokie and Ford Heights in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the East stop near Skokie in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Skokie to Ford Heights costs $2.25.

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