How to get from Palatine to Blue Island by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Palatine to Blue Island by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Palatine to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 604 bus from Rand/Wilke station to Northwest Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 600 bus, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Blue Island-Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $8.55. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Palatine may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Blue Island on the Moovit app.

164min$8.55
Bus - 604
604
Bus - 600
600
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Rand/Wilke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palatine
  • 2
    Bus - 604604
    Wait for bus
    604
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    East
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #609| Blue Island-Vermont
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    43 min
  • 12
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Palatine to Blue Island by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Palatine to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 604 bus from Rand/Wilke station to Northwest Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 600 bus, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the 49 bus and finally take the 349 bus from 79th & Western Terminal station to Western Ave & Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Palatine may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Blue Island on the Moovit app.

186min$2.30
Bus - 604
604
Bus - 600
600
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 49
49
Bus - 349
349
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Rand/Wilke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palatine
  • 2
    Bus - 604604
    Wait for bus
    604
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    East
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    61 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 349349
    Wait for bus
    349
    South
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave & Union St
    ID 2022
    26 min
  • 15
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palatine to Blue Island

The distance between Palatine, Chicago and Blue Island, Chicago is approximately 51.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palatine to Blue Island by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Palatine to Blue Island

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Palatine to Blue Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palatine) and destination (Blue Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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From Palatine to Blue Island by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Palatine to Blue Island in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 604 bus from Rand/Wilke station to Northwest Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 600 bus, then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the 49 bus and finally take the 349 bus from 79th & Western Terminal station to Western Ave & Union St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Palatine may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Blue Island on the Moovit app.

186min$2.30
Bus - 604
604
Bus - 600
600
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 49
49
Bus - 349
349
Walk to Blue Island
Leaves from Rand/Wilke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palatine
  • 2
    Bus - 604604
    Wait for bus
    604
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    East
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    61 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 349349
    Wait for bus
    349
    South
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave & Union St
    ID 2022
    26 min
  • 15
    Walk to Blue Island
    Walk to
    Blue Island
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palatine to Blue Island?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 604, Bus line 600, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palatine to Blue Island?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 604, Bus line 600, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 49, Bus line 349.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palatine and Blue Island in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palatine to Blue Island in Chicago?

    The 604 bus line goes from South station near Palatine to Northwest Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Northwest Transportation Center station near Blue Island in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Palatine to Blue Island in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Palatine and Blue Island in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palatine to get to Blue Island in Chicago?

    Get on the 604 bus from the South stop near Palatine in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Palatine and Blue Island in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Northwest Transportation Center station, which is closest to Blue Island in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Palatine to Blue Island?

    The ride from Palatine to Blue Island costs $8.55.

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