How to get from Downers Grove to Prospect Heights by bus and train?

From Downers Grove to Prospect Heights by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union 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 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

194min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    41 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
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camp Mcdonald/Wheeling
    ID 22498
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.11 mi • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downers Grove to Prospect Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 270 bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center station to Milwaukee Ave & Lake Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

183min$9.55
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 270
270
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Glenbrook Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Lake Ave
    ID 17955
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    2.29 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Prospect Heights

The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 46.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove

Downers Grove is located at Downers Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Belmont.

Train stations close to Downers Grove:

  • Belmont
  • Downers Grove
  • Lisle

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:

  • Prospect Hts
  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Wolf Rd & Euclid Ave
  • Wolf Rd & Camp Mcdonald Rd
  • Wolf Rd & Alderman Ave

Related Routes

From Downers Grove to Prospect Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 270 bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center station to Milwaukee Ave & Lake Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

183min$9.55
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 270
270
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Downers Grove
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Glenbrook Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Lake Ave
    ID 17955
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    2.29 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 234.

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

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 270.

  • Is there a direct train between Downers Grove 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 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Downers Grove to Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Prospect Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Downers Grove to get to Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Downers Grove to Prospect Heights?

    The ride from Downers Grove to Prospect Heights costs $14.25.