How to get from Palos Park to Cortland by bus and train?

From Palos Park to Cortland by bus and train

To get from Palos Park to Cortland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Palos Park station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 12 bus from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station to Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $16.25.

307min$16.25
Walk to train station
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Palos Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Palos Park
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #824| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #47| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Dusable Turnaround
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palos Park to Cortland

The distance between Palos Park, Chicago and Cortland, Chicago is approximately 79.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 307 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palos Park to Cortland by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palos Park

Palos Park is located at Palos Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Palos Heights.

Train stations close to Palos Park:

  • Palos Heights
  • Worth

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palos Park to Cortland?

    The fastest way takes 307 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct train between Palos Park and Cortland in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Palos Park to Cortland in Chicago?

    The SWS train line goes from Palos Park station near Palos Park to #824| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #824| Chicago Union Station station near Cortland in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Palos Park to Cortland in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Palos Park and Cortland in Chicago by train and bus is about 5 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Palos Park to get to Cortland in Chicago?

    Get on the SWS train from the Palos Park station near Palos Park in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palos Park and Cortland in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #824| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Cortland in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Palos Park to Cortland?

    The ride from Palos Park to Cortland costs $16.25.

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