How to get from Carol Stream to Prospect Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 330 bus, then the 250 bus and finally take the 234 bus from Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station to Camp Mcdonald/Wheeling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

230min$8.60
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 250
250
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bellwood
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim Rd & St. Charles Rd
    ID 10382
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility (Mmf)
    ID 37511
    35 min
  • 10
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    East
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
    ID 21394
    19 min
  • 12
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    North
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camp Mcdonald/Wheeling
    ID 22498
    26 min
  • 14
    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 Carol Stream to Prospect Heights

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 41.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream 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 Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd).

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Prospect Hts
  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 330, Bus line 250, Bus line 234.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

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

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station near Carol Stream to South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave stop near Carol Stream in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the South stop, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Carol Stream to Prospect Heights?

    The ride from Carol Stream to Prospect Heights costs $8.60.

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