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

By bus and train

To get from Prospect Heights to Griffith in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NCS train from Prospect Hts station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the R3 bus from Metro Center station to Griffith Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min.

243min
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Bus - R3R3
Leaves from Prospect Hts

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prospect Heights
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Metro Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Griffith Plaza
    Ride to bus station
    Griffith Plaza
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Prospect Heights to Griffith

The distance between Prospect Heights, Chicago and Griffith, Chicago is approximately 71.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 243 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prospect Heights to Griffith 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 Prospect Heights

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:

  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
  • Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd)
  • Wolf Rd & Camp Mcdonald Rd

Public transit stations close to Griffith, Chicago

Griffith is located at Griffith, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Griffith Plaza.

Bus stations close to Griffith:

  • Griffith Plaza

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 243 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line R3.

  • Is there a direct train between Prospect Heights and Griffith in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 3 min.

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

    The NCS train line goes from #114| Chicago Union Station station near Prospect Heights to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Griffith Plaza station near Griffith in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Prospect Heights and Griffith in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the NCS train from the #114| Chicago Union Station station near Prospect Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Griffith Plaza stop, which is closest to Griffith in Chicago.

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