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

From Evanston to Prospect Heights by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dodge Station station to Dempster - Skokie Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 626 bus and finally take the NCS train from Buffalo Grove station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

115min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 626
626
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Dodge Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge Station
    ID 37623
    0.74 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster - Skokie Cta Station
    ID 37591
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Leclaire Ave
    ID 1418
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Evanston to Prospect Heights by bus

To get from Evanston to Prospect Heights in Chicago, take the 208 bus from Emerson St & Dodge Ave station to Golf Mill Station station. Next, take the 272 bus from Golf Mill Station station to Milwaukee Ave & Palatine Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

117min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Emerson St & Dodge Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Emerson St & Dodge Ave
    ID 37336
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Buffalo Grove Metra
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Palatine Rd
    ID 17963
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.92 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Prospect Heights

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 28.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston 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 Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Emerson (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Davis
  • Noyes
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Emerson (South)
  • Dodge & Emerson (North)
  • Emerson St & Dodge Ave

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 & Alderman Ave.

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Cumberland
  • Prospect Hts
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Wolf Rd & Alderman Ave
  • Wolf Rd & Euclid Ave
  • Wolf Rd & Alderman Ave (N)

Related Routes

From Evanston to Prospect Heights by bus

To get from Evanston to Prospect Heights in Chicago, take the 208 bus from Emerson St & Dodge Ave station to Golf Mill Station station. Next, take the 272 bus from Golf Mill Station station to Milwaukee Ave & Palatine Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

117min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Emerson St & Dodge Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Emerson St & Dodge Ave
    ID 37336
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    36 min
  • 4
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Buffalo Grove Metra
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Palatine Rd
    ID 17963
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.92 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line 626, Train line NCS.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 272.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston 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 1 hr 55 min.

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

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Dodge Station station near Evanston to O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Dodge Station stop near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Evanston to Prospect Heights costs $6.05.

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