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

From Ford Heights to Niles by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Ford Heights to Niles in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 250 bus from Davis Cta Station station to Dempster St & Ozark Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Ford Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Niles on the Moovit app.

206min$2.25
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Niles
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14139
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Belmont
    35 min
  • 9
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 10
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    24 min
  • 11
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 12
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    West
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Ozark Ave
    ID 21579
    31 min
  • 14
    Walk to Niles
    Walk to
    Niles
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ford Heights to Niles by bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Niles in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the J14 bus, then the UP-NW train and finally take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station to Dempster St & Ozark Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Ford Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Niles on the Moovit app.

206min$10.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Niles
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Chicago & 83rd Street (Nw)
    ID 7386
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago (North)
    ID 5295
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    East
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Ozark Ave
    ID 21424
    15 min
  • 15
    Walk to Niles
    Walk to
    Niles
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ford Heights to Niles

The distance between Ford Heights, Chicago and Niles, Chicago is approximately 54.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ford Heights to Niles by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Ford Heights to Niles

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Ford Heights to Niles using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ford Heights) and destination (Niles), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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From Ford Heights to Niles by bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Niles in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the J14 bus, then the UP-NW train and finally take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station to Dempster St & Ozark Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $10.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Ford Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Niles on the Moovit app.

206min$10.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Niles
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Chicago & 83rd Street (Nw)
    ID 7386
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago (North)
    ID 5295
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    East
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Ozark Ave
    ID 21424
    15 min
  • 15
    Walk to Niles
    Walk to
    Niles
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 250.

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

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line J14, Train line UP-NW, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ford Heights and Niles 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 26 min.

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

    The 358 bus line goes from Hegewisch South Shore Station near Ford Heights to 69th Red Line Station (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines till 69th Red Line Station (West) station near Niles in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Ford Heights and Niles in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 358 bus from the Hegewisch South Shore Station near Ford Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 69th Red Line Station (West) stop, which is closest to Niles in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Ford Heights to Niles costs $2.25.

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