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

By bus and train

To get from Cortland to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $16.25.

427min$16.25
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #48| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #107| Buffalo Grove
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Prospect Heights

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 82.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 427 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Prospect 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, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland
  • Prospect Hts

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Wolf Rd & Euclid Ave
  • Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
  • Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Prospect Heights?

    The fastest way takes 427 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cortland and Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Cortland and Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 7 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cortland to get to Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Cortland to Prospect Heights?

    The ride from Cortland to Prospect Heights costs $16.25.

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