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

By bus and train

To get from Niles to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Ozark Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 234 bus and finally take the NCS train from Wheeling station to Prospect Hts station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

89min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Bus - 234
234
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Dempster St & Ozark Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Ozark Ave
    ID 21579
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dundee/Northgate
    ID 22560
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheeling
    430 yd • 6 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
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 250, 626 and NCS

To get from Niles to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Ozark 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 45 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

105min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Bus - 626
626
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Dempster St & Ozark Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Ozark Ave
    ID 21424
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster-Skokie Cta Station
    ID 21455
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Niles to Prospect Heights

The distance between Niles, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 20.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Niles 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 Niles

Niles is located at Niles, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dempster/Ozanam.

Train stations close to Niles:

  • Park Ridge
  • Edison Park
  • Morton Grove

Bus stations close to Niles:

  • Dempster/Ozanam
  • Ozark/Greenleaf
  • Dempster St & Ozark 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 & Euclid Ave.

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland
  • Prospect Hts

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 250, 626 and NCS

To get from Niles to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Ozark 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 45 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

105min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Bus - 626
626
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Dempster St & Ozark Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Ozark Ave
    ID 21424
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster-Skokie Cta Station
    ID 21455
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 7
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station Prospect Hts
    Ride to train station
    Prospect Hts
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 234, Bus line NCS.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 626, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Niles 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 29 min.

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

    The 250 bus line goes from Dempster St & Ozark Ave station near Niles to O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Niles and Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 250 bus from the Dempster St & Ozark Ave stop near Niles in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Niles to Prospect Heights costs $6.05.

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