There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Palos Heights by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palos Heightstrain Sws
45 min$13–17Drive 19.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Palos Heightscar 19.2 mi
32 min$4–6Subway, line 47 bus, line 386 bus
- Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Kedzie-Orangesubway
- Take the bus from Kedzie Orange Line Station to Midway Orange Line Stationbus 47
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Harlem Ave & 123rd Stbus 386
2h 6m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chicago to Palos Heightstaxi 19.2 mi
32 min$50–65Line 62 bus, line 386 bus
- Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Archer & Neva Terminalbus 62
- Take the bus from Harlem Ave & 71st Pl to Harlem Ave & 123rd Stbus 386
2h 12m$4–8
Illinois to Palos Heights by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Palos Heights is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Palos Heights is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Harlem Ave & 123rd St via Harlem Ave & Archer Ave and Harlem Ave & 71st Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Palos Heights via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Illinois and Palos Heights is 21 miles. The road distance is 19.3 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Palos Heights without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $13 - $18.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Illinois to Palos Heights, including transfers.
Illinois to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive station.
Illinois to Palos Heights train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Palos Heights is to train which takes 45 min and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 62 bus and line 386 bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 2h 12m.
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 & Neva Terminal, Harlem Ave & Archer Ave, Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 2, and Harlem Ave & 71st Pl in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Palos Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Harold Washington Library to Kedzie-Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Kedzie Orange Line Station to Midway Orange Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Archer & Neva Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Harlem Ave & 123rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Harlem Ave & 71st Pl to Harlem Ave & 123rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Illinois to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Archer & Neva Terminal station.
Illinois to Palos Heights train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palos Heights station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Palos Heights is 19 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Illinois to Palos Heights.
There are 157+ hotels available in Palos Heights.







