How to get from Lake Station to Prospect Heights by bus and train?

From Lake Station to Prospect Heights by bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

196min$14.75
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Station to Prospect Heights by bus and train via SSL, 60 and NCS

To get from Lake Station to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

196min$14.75
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Station to Prospect Heights

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 59.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

Public transit stations close to Prospect Heights, Chicago

Prospect Heights is located at Prospect Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd).

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Prospect Hts
  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd)
  • Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
  • Wolf Rd & Camp Mcdonald Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lake Station to Prospect Heights by bus and train via SSL, 60 and NCS

To get from Lake Station to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

196min$14.75
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Prospect Heights?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Station and Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Station to Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Prospect Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake Station to get to Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lake Station and Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago station, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Lake Station to Prospect Heights?

    The ride from Lake Station to Prospect Heights costs $14.75.

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