How to get from Skokie to Palatine by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Skokie to Palatine in Palatine, take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Keeler Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Palatine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

105min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Palatine
Leaves from Dempster St & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Keeler Ave
    ID 21534
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #611| Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palatine
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    East Northwest Highway
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and UP-NW

To get from Skokie to Palatine in Palatine, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Palatine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

96min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Palatine
Leaves from Dempster St & Crawford Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21530
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #611| Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palatine
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    East Northwest Highway
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skokie to Palatine

The distance between Skokie, Palatine and Palatine, Palatine is approximately 19.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skokie to Palatine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Palatine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Skokie

Skokie is located at Main Street, Palatine and the nearest public transit station is Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Oakton-Skokie
  • Dempster-Skokie

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf (North)
  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Keystone Ave

Public transit stations close to Palatine, Palatine

Palatine is located at East Northwest Highway, Palatine and the nearest public transit station is Palatine.

Train stations close to Palatine:

  • Palatine
  • Arlington Park

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and UP-NW

To get from Skokie to Palatine in Palatine, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Palatine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

96min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Palatine
Leaves from Dempster St & Crawford Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21530
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #611| Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palatine
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    East Northwest Highway
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skokie to Palatine?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skokie to Palatine?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skokie and Palatine?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skokie to Palatine?

    The 250 bus line goes from Dempster St & Keeler Ave station near Skokie in Skokie to O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station near Palatine in Palatine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skokie to Palatine by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Skokie in Skokie and Palatine in Palatine by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skokie to get to Palatine?

    Get on the 250 bus from the Dempster St & Keeler Ave stop near Skokie in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skokie and Palatine?

    Get off the bus at the O'Hare Mmf Bay 8 station, which is closest to Palatine in Palatine.

  • How much is the bus fare from Skokie to Palatine?

    The ride from Skokie to Palatine costs $5.75.

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