How to get from Lake Station to Palos Heights by bus and train?

From Lake Station to Palos Heights by bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to 55th - 56th - 57th St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the 386 bus from Midway Cta Station station to Harlem Ave & 131st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.30.

190min$9.30
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 55
55
Bus - 386
386
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    55th - 56th - 57th St.
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    55th Street & Lake Park (West)
    ID 10567
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    18624 W Creek Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & 131st St
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13480
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lake Station to Palos Heights by bus and train via SSL, RI and 386

To get from Lake Station to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Van Buren St. 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 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

181min$14.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Bus - 386
386
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #403| 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 Lake Station to Palos Heights

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Palos Heights, Chicago is approximately 51.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station 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 Lake Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lake Station to Palos Heights by bus and train via SSL, RI and 386

To get from Lake Station to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Van Buren St. 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 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $14.50.

181min$14.50
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Train - RIRI
Bus - 386
386
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #403| 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 55, Bus line 386.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Palos Heights?

    The alternative route takes 181 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line RI, Bus line 386.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

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

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chicago station near Palos Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Palos Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Lake Station to Palos Heights?

    The ride from Lake Station to Palos Heights costs $9.30.

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