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How to get fromElgin to Palos Heightsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Palos Heights by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palos Heightstrain train Sws
    2h 57m
    $7–9

  2. Bus, line 330 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Archer/Harlembus bus 330
    3h 17m
    $6–12

  3. Drive 41.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Palos Heightscar car 41.2 mi
    55 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Palos Heightstaxi taxi 41.2 mi
    55 min
    $130–160

  5. Train, line 60 bus, line 386 bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Clinton & Jackson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus bus 60
    3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Harlem Ave & 123rd Stbus bus 386
    3h 56m
    $14–16

Elgin to Palos Heights by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Palos Heights via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Harlem Ave & 123rd St via Rosemont CTA Station, Archer/Harlem, Harlem Ave & Archer Ave, Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 2, and Harlem Ave & 71st Pl in around 3h 17m.

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