How to get from Ford Heights to St. Charles by bus and train?

From Ford Heights to St. Charles by bus and train

To get from Ford Heights to St. Charles 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-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to Route 38/Meijer Drvwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $12.50. The bus and train schedule from Ford Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St. Charles on the Moovit app.

290min$12.50
Bus - 358
358
Bus - 30
30
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
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-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #29| Elburn
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    67 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    North
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Route 38/Meijer Drvwy
    Ride to bus station
    Route 38/Meijer Drvwy
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ford Heights to St. Charles

The distance between Ford Heights, Chicago and St. Charles, Chicago is approximately 73.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ford Heights to St. Charles by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Ford Heights to St. Charles

To check the bus and train schedule from Ford Heights to St. Charles using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ford Heights) and destination (St. Charles), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ford Heights to St. Charles?

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 30, Bus line J14, Train line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ford Heights and St. Charles in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 4 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ford Heights to St. Charles 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 St. Charles in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Ford Heights and St. Charles in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ford Heights to get to St. Charles 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 St. Charles in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Ford Heights to St. Charles?

    The ride from Ford Heights to St. Charles costs $12.50.

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