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How to get fromLake Forest to Palos Heightsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palos Heightstrain train Sws
    2h 51m
    $9–12

  2. Train, line 9 bus, line 47 bus, line 386 bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Ravenswoodtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ravenswood to Ashland & 47th Streetbus bus 9
    3. Take the bus from 47th Street & Ashland to Midway Orange Line Stationbus bus 47
    4. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Harlem Ave & 123rd Stbus bus 386
    3h 53m
    $13–14

  3. Drive 44.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Palos Heightscar car 44.8 mi
    1h 6m
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Palos Heightstaxi taxi 44.8 mi
    1h 6m
    $120–150

  5. Train, line 423 bus, line 90 bus, line 307 bus, line 386 bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Winnetkatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Elm / Winnetka Metra Station to Harlem Blue Linebus bus 423
    3. Take the bus from Harlem Blue Line Station to North Blvd & Harlembus bus 90
    4. Take the bus from Harlem/Lake CTA to Harlem Ave & 65th Stbus bus 307
    5. Take the bus from Harlem Ave & 65th St to Harlem Ave & 123rd Stbus bus 386
    4h 42m
    $12–16

Lake Forest to Palos Heights by train and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Palos Heights via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 51m.

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