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

From Aurora to Palos Heights by bus and train

To get from Aurora to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train and finally take the 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 111th St station to Harlem Ave & 131st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

137min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - SWSSWS
Bus - 386
386
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #807| Orland Park 179th
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worth
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 111th St
    ID 13463
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    18624 W Creek Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & 131st St
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13480
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aurora to Palos Heights by bus and train via BNSF, 307 and 386

To get from Aurora to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Harlem Avenue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 307 bus and finally take the 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 65th St station to Harlem Ave & 131st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

134min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 307
307
Bus - 386
386
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1252| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St
    ID 6448
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 65th St
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    18624 W Creek Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & 131st St
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13480
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora to Palos Heights

The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Palos Heights, Chicago is approximately 57.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora 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 Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Aurora Transportation Center Bay A.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay C
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay B

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
  • Worth
  • Palos Heights

Bus stations close to Palos Heights:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aurora to Palos Heights by bus and train via BNSF, 307 and 386

To get from Aurora to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Harlem Avenue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 307 bus and finally take the 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 65th St station to Harlem Ave & 131st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

134min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 307
307
Bus - 386
386
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1252| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St
    ID 6448
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 65th St
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    18624 W Creek Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & 131st St
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13480
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line SWS, Bus line 386.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 307, Bus line 386.

  • Is there a direct train between Aurora 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 17 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora to #1250| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #1250| Chicago Union Station station near Palos Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Aurora and Palos Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #1250| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Palos Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Aurora to Palos Heights?

    The ride from Aurora to Palos Heights costs $14.25.

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