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

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 Dempster St & Dodge Ave 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 Dempster St & Dodge Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21512
    0.76 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
    57 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

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 & Apple Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

115min$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
    50 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 & Apple Dr
    ID 17962
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.88 mi • 39 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 28.64 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:

  • Foster
  • Davis
  • Noyes

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 & Edward Rd.

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Prospect Hts
  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

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

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 & Apple Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

115min$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
    50 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 & Apple Dr
    ID 17962
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.88 mi • 39 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, Bus line NCS.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 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 Dempster St & Dodge Ave 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 Dempster St & Dodge Ave 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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