How to get from Wheeling to Harvard by bus and train?

From Wheeling to Harvard by bus and train

To get from Wheeling to Harvard in Chicago, take the 234 bus from Milwaukee Ave & Strong St/Shadow Bend Dr station to Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Mt. Prospect station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

167min$5.75
Bus - 234
234
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Milwaukee Ave & Strong St/Shadow Bend Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wheeling
  • 2
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra
    ID 22597
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #623| Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to train station Harvard
    Ride to train station
    Harvard
    84 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wheeling to Harvard by bus and train via 272, 208 and UP-NW

To get from Wheeling to Harvard in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 272 bus from Milwaukee Ave & Strong St/Shadow Bend Dr station to Golf Mill Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Cumberland station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

208min$6.05
Bus - 272
272
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Milwaukee Ave & Strong St/Shadow Bend Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wheeling
  • 2
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #623| Harvard
  • 8
    Ride to train station Harvard
    Ride to train station
    Harvard
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wheeling to Harvard

The distance between Wheeling, Chicago and Harvard, Chicago is approximately 53.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wheeling to Harvard 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 Wheeling

Wheeling is located at Wheeling, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Milwaukee Ave & Strong St/Shadow Bend Dr.

Train stations close to Wheeling:

  • Wheeling

Bus stations close to Wheeling:

  • Milwaukee Ave & Strong St/Shadow Bend Dr
  • Milwaukee Ave & Shadow Bend Dr (N)
  • Milwaukee Ave & Shadow Bend Dr (S)

Public transit stations close to Harvard, Chicago

Harvard is located at Harvard, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ayer/Front.

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Harvard

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Ayer/Front
  • Harvard Metra Station
  • Ayer/Brainard

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wheeling to Harvard by bus and train via 272, 208 and UP-NW

To get from Wheeling to Harvard in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 272 bus from Milwaukee Ave & Strong St/Shadow Bend Dr station to Golf Mill Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Cumberland station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

208min$6.05
Bus - 272
272
Bus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Milwaukee Ave & Strong St/Shadow Bend Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Wheeling
  • 2
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #623| Harvard
  • 8
    Ride to train station Harvard
    Ride to train station
    Harvard
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wheeling to Harvard?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 234, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wheeling to Harvard?

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line 272, Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wheeling and Harvard in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wheeling to Harvard in Chicago?

    The 234 bus line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station station near Wheeling to Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra station near Harvard in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Wheeling to Harvard in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Wheeling and Harvard in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Wheeling to get to Harvard in Chicago?

    Get on the 234 bus from the Des Plaines Metra Station stop near Wheeling in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Wheeling and Harvard in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra station, which is closest to Harvard in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Wheeling to Harvard?

    The ride from Wheeling to Harvard costs $5.75.