How to get from Waukegan to Prospect Heights by bus?

From Waukegan to Prospect Heights by bus

To get from Waukegan to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 572 bus from Washington St & Genesee St station to Gages Lake Rd & Rt. 45 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 574 bus and finally take the 272 bus from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station to Milwaukee Ave & Apple Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus schedule from Waukegan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Prospect Heights on the Moovit app.

152min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 572
572
Bus - 574
574
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Washington St & Genesee St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St & Genesee St
    ID 32400
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    College Of Lake County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gages Lake Rd & Rt. 45
    ID 19584
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
    ID 18016
    36 min
  • 6
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Apple Dr
    ID 18035
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.87 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Waukegan to Prospect Heights by bus via 565, 574 and 272

To get from Waukegan to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 565 bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St station to Washington St & Sextant Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 574 bus and finally take the 272 bus from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station to Milwaukee Ave & Apple Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus schedule from Waukegan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Prospect Heights on the Moovit app.

178min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Bus - 574
574
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Sheridan Rd & Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
    ID 18080
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    College Of Lake County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Sextant Dr
    ID 19206
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave & Fieldale Ln
    ID 19170
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
    ID 18016
    37 min
  • 7
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Apple Dr
    ID 18035
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.87 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waukegan to Prospect Heights

The distance between Waukegan, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 38.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan to Prospect Heights by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Waukegan to Prospect Heights

To check the bus schedule from Waukegan to Prospect Heights using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waukegan) and destination (Prospect Heights), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Waukegan to Prospect Heights by bus via 565, 574 and 272

To get from Waukegan to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 565 bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St station to Washington St & Sextant Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 574 bus and finally take the 272 bus from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station to Milwaukee Ave & Apple Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus schedule from Waukegan may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Prospect Heights on the Moovit app.

178min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Bus - 574
574
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Sheridan Rd & Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
    ID 18080
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    College Of Lake County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St & Sextant Dr
    ID 19206
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave & Fieldale Ln
    ID 19170
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
    ID 18016
    37 min
  • 7
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Apple Dr
    ID 18035
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    1.87 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 572, Bus line 574, Bus line 272.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 565, Bus line 574, Bus line 272.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

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

    The 572 bus line goes from Washington St & Genesee St station near Waukegan to College Of Lake County station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till College Of Lake County station near Prospect Heights in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Waukegan and Prospect Heights in Chicago by bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 572 bus from the Washington St & Genesee St stop near Waukegan in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the College Of Lake County stop, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Waukegan to Prospect Heights?

    The ride from Waukegan to Prospect Heights costs $2.30.

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