How to get from Palatine to Crest Hill by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Palatine to Crest Hill in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 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', then the RI train and finally take the 832 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Broadway/Stern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.55.

226min$12.55
Bus - 604
604
Bus - 600
600
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 832
832
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
    #411| Joliet
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 832832
    Wait for bus
    832
    East
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Broadway/Stern
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/Stern
    ID 13717
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 604, 600, BLUE LINE, RI and 505

To get from Palatine to Crest Hill in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 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', then the RI train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Broadway/Theodore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $12.55.

233min$12.55
Bus - 604
604
Bus - 600
600
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
Walk to Crest Hill
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
    #411| Joliet
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Counterclockwise
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/Theodore
    ID 14450
    9 min
  • 15
    Walk to Crest Hill
    Walk to
    Crest Hill
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palatine to Crest Hill

The distance between Palatine, Chicago and Crest Hill, Chicago is approximately 77.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 226 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palatine to Crest Hill by Chicago 'L', 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 Palatine

Palatine is located at Palatine, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rand/Long Valley.

Bus stations close to Palatine:

  • Rand/Long Valley
  • Rand/Claremont/Long Valley
  • Rand/Frontage

Public transit stations close to Crest Hill, Chicago

Crest Hill is located at Crest Hill, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Broadway/Stern.

Train stations close to Crest Hill:

  • Joliet Union Station
  • Joliet
  • Lockport

Bus stations close to Crest Hill:

  • Broadway/Stern
  • Broadway/Ludwig
  • Theodore/Broadway

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 604, 600, BLUE LINE, RI and 505

To get from Palatine to Crest Hill in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 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', then the RI train and finally take the 505 bus from Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St) station to Broadway/Theodore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $12.55.

233min$12.55
Bus - 604
604
Bus - 600
600
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Bus - 505
505
Walk to Crest Hill
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
    #411| Joliet
  • 11
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Joliet
    65 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
    ID 37266
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Counterclockwise
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway/Theodore
    ID 14450
    9 min
  • 15
    Walk to Crest Hill
    Walk to
    Crest Hill
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palatine to Crest Hill?

    The fastest way takes 226 minutes, using Bus line 604, Bus line 600, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 832.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palatine to Crest Hill?

    The alternative route takes 233 minutes, using Bus line 604, Bus line 600, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RI, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Palatine and Crest Hill in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palatine to Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Palatine and Crest Hill in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 3 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Palatine to get to Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Northwest Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Crest Hill in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Palatine to Crest Hill costs $12.55.

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