The average bus between Prospect Heights and Chicago takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prospect Heights to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Prospect Heights and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prospect Heights is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Des Plaines Metra Station and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Prospect Heights to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Prospect Heights to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Prospect Heights station and arriving at Chicago station via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Prospect Heights to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Des Plaines Metra Station.
Prospect Heights to Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Washington & Franklin station.
The distance between Prospect Heights and Chicago is 35.4 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to Washington & Franklin via Des Plaines Metra Station and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 3h 18m.