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How to get fromPalos Heights to Downtown Chicagoby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 386 bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 386
    2. Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway subway Orange Line
    1h 27m
    $4–8

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Sws
    1h 54m
    $6–8

  3. Drive 19 mi

    1. Drive from Palos Heights to Downtown Chicagocar car 19 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palos Heights to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 19 mi
    29 min
    $50–60

  5. Line 386 bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 386
    2. Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Harrison & Halstedbus bus 60
    2h 7m
    $8–9

Palos Heights to Downtown Chicago by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar171Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

Metra operates a train from Worth to Chicago Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Downtown Chicago via Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Harrison & Halsted in around 2h 7m.

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