How to get from Plano to Palos Heights by bus and train?

From Plano to Palos Heights by bus and train

To get from Plano to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the 386 bus from Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St station to Harlem Ave & 131st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - RIRI
Bus - 386
386
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tinley Park
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St
    ID 2978
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & 131st St
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13366
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Palos Heights

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Palos Heights, Chicago is approximately 81.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Palos Heights 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 Heights, Chicago

Palos Heights is located at Palos Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & 131st St.

Train stations close to Palos Heights:

  • Palos Park
  • Palos Heights
  • Worth

Bus stations close to Palos Heights:

  • Harlem Ave & 131st St
  • Harlem Ave & Ishnala Dr
  • Harlem Ave & 127th St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plano to Palos Heights?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line RI, Bus line 386.

  • Is there a direct train between Plano and Palos Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plano to Palos Heights in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Plano to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Palos Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Plano and Palos Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Plano to get to Palos Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Plano in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Palos Heights in Chicago.

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