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Prospect Heights to Chicago Union Station buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Prospect Heights and Chicago Union Station takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prospect Heights to Chicago Union Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 4m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 226 bus, line 56 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop Cbus bus 226
  2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus bus 56
3h 23m
$6–7

Prospect Heights to Chicago Union Station bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Prospect Heights and Chicago Union Station. 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 Union Station at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Des Plaines Metra Station and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 30m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)12h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prospect Heights to Chicago Union Station? 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.

Map of how to get from Prospect Heights to Chicago Union Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Prospect Heights, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to Chicago Union Station via Des Plaines Metra Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop C, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Canal in around 3h 23m.

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