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

By bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 358 bus from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr station to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus, then the J14 bus, then 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 4 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

268min$10.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ford Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hegewisch South Shore Station
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Chicago & 83rd Street (Nw)
    ID 7386
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago (North)
    ID 5295
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    41 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Main
    ID 22476
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    North
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Camp Mcdonald/Wheeling
    ID 22498
    11 min
  • 15
    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 Ford Heights to Prospect Heights

The distance between Ford Heights, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 57.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 268 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ford Heights 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 Ford Heights

Ford Heights is located at Ford Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr.

Bus stations close to Ford Heights:

  • Torrence Ave & Eagle Dr
  • Torrence Ave & Lincoln Hwy / Rte 30
  • Torrence Ave & Barry Ln

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 268 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line J14, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 234.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ford Heights 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 4 hr 28 min.

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

    The 358 bus line goes from North station near Ford Heights to Hegewisch South Shore Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hegewisch South Shore Station station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Ford Heights and Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 358 bus from the North stop near Ford Heights in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Ford Heights to Prospect Heights costs $10.50.

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