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

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

To get from Blue Island to Palatine in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 359 bus from Vermont St & Irving Ave station to South State Street 9443 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the 600 bus and finally take the 604 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Rand/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

155min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 359
359
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 600
600
Bus - 604
604
Walk to Palatine
Leaves from Vermont St & Irving Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vermont St & Irving Ave
    ID 4083
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 359359
    Wait for bus
    359
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South State Street 9443
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    West
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    18 min
  • 13
    Bus - 604604
    Wait for bus
    604
    North
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rand/Frontage
    ID 36878
    13 min
  • 15
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Blue Island to Palatine in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the 606 bus and finally take the 604 bus from Woodfield Rd & Mall Dr station to Rand/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.05.

165min$9.05
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Bus - 604
604
Walk to Palatine
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall Dr & Woodfield Rd
    ID 16930
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodfield Rd & Mall Dr
    ID 17015
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 604604
    Wait for bus
    604
    North
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rand/Frontage
    ID 36878
    12 min
  • 13
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Blue Island to Palatine

The distance between Blue Island, Chicago and Palatine, Chicago is approximately 54.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blue Island to Palatine by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Blue Island

Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave & Union St.

Train stations close to Blue Island:

  • Prairie
  • Burr Oak
  • 123rd St.

Bus stations close to Blue Island:

  • Western Ave & Union St
  • Gregory St & York St
  • Western Ave & York St

Public transit stations close to Palatine, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Palatine:

  • Arlington Park
  • Palatine

Bus stations close to Palatine:

  • Rand/Wilke
  • Rand/Long Valley
  • Rand/Claremont/Long Valley

Related Routes

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

To get from Blue Island to Palatine in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the 606 bus and finally take the 604 bus from Woodfield Rd & Mall Dr station to Rand/Frontage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.05.

165min$9.05
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Bus - 604
604
Walk to Palatine
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mall Dr & Woodfield Rd
    ID 16930
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodfield Rd & Mall Dr
    ID 17015
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 604604
    Wait for bus
    604
    North
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rand/Frontage
    ID 36878
    12 min
  • 13
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 359, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 600, Bus line 604.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606, Bus line 604.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

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

    The 359 bus line goes from Vermont St & Irving Ave station near Blue Island to North station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines till North station near Palatine in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Blue Island and Palatine in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 359 bus from the Vermont St & Irving Ave stop near Blue Island in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the North stop, which is closest to Palatine in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Blue Island to Palatine costs $2.25.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More