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

By bus and train

To get from Algonquin to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 221 bus from Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy) station to Wolf Rd & Edward Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 221
221
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #626| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Wolf Rd & Piper Ln
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
    ID 23208
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and 234

To get from Algonquin to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 234 bus from Northwest Hwy./Main station to Camp Mcdonald/Wheeling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #626| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Main
    ID 22476
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Buffalo Grove Metra
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camp Mcdonald/Wheeling
    ID 22498
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.11 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Algonquin to Prospect Heights

The distance between Algonquin, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 37.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Algonquin 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 Algonquin

Algonquin is located at Algonquin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Algonquin:

  • Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
  • Randall Rd & Commons Dr
  • Randall Rd & County Line Rd

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:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland
  • Prospect Hts

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 by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and 234

To get from Algonquin to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 234 bus from Northwest Hwy./Main station to Camp Mcdonald/Wheeling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #626| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Main
    ID 22476
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Buffalo Grove Metra
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camp Mcdonald/Wheeling
    ID 22498
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.11 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 221.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 234.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

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

    The 550 bus line goes from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station near Algonquin to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Crystal Lake Metra Station station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Algonquin and Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy stop near Algonquin in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake Metra Station stop, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

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