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How to get fromDes Plaines to Palos Heightsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Palos Heights by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palos Heightstrain train Sws
    2h 24m
    $8–11

  2. Line 330 bus, line 386 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to Archer/Harlembus bus 330
    2. Take the bus from Harlem Ave & 71st Pl to Harlem Ave & 123rd Stbus bus 386
    2h 36m
    $5–10

  3. Drive 30.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Palos Heightscar car 30.6 mi
    38 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Palos Heightstaxi taxi 30.6 mi
    38 min
    $90–110

Des Plaines to Palos Heights by train and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Palos Heights, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Palos Heights via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to Harlem Ave & 123rd St via Archer/Harlem, Harlem Ave & Archer Ave, Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 2, and Harlem Ave & 71st Pl in around 2h 36m.

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