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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palos Heightstrain train Sws
    40 min
    $4–6

  2. Line 62 bus, line 386 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Archer & Cicerobus bus 62
    2. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Harlem Ave & 123rd Stbus bus 386
    2h 3m
    $6–8

  3. Drive 19.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Palos Heightscar car 19.2 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Palos Heightstaxi taxi 19.2 mi
    30 min
    $50–65

  5. Subway, line 47 bus, line 386 bus

    1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Kedzie-Orangesubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Kedzie Orange Line Station to Midway Orange Line Stationbus bus 47
    3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Harlem Ave & 123rd Stbus bus 386
    2h 6m
    $8–11

Illinois to Palos Heights by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.4 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Palos Heights every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Harlem Ave & 123rd St via Archer & Cicero, Cicero & Archer, and Midway CTA Station in around 2h 3m.

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