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How to get from Park Ridge to Palos Heights by bus and train?

From Park Ridge to Palos Heights by bus and train

To get from Park Ridge to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Dee Road station to Chicago Otc 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 35 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

155min$11.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - SWSSWS
Bus - 386
386
Leaves from Dee Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dee Road
    1.21 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #807| Orland Park 179th
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worth
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 111th St
    ID 13463
    400 yd • 5 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
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Park Ridge to Palos Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Park Ridge to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Dee Road station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 5 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

185min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 386
386
Leaves from Dee Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dee Road
    1.21 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    80 yd • 2 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
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Park Ridge to Palos Heights

The distance between Park Ridge, Chicago and Palos Heights, Chicago is approximately 37.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge

Park Ridge is located at Park Ridge, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dempster St & Carleah St (Maine East H.S.).

Train stations close to Park Ridge:

  • Park Ridge
  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Park Ridge:

  • Dempster St & Carleah St (Maine East H.S.)
  • Dee Station
  • Potter Rd & Maine East H.S./Evergreen Ln

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 & Ishnala Dr.

Train stations close to Palos Heights:

  • Palos Heights
  • Worth
  • Palos Park

Bus stations close to Palos Heights:

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

From Park Ridge to Palos Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Park Ridge to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Dee Road station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 5 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

185min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 386
386
Leaves from Dee Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dee Road
    1.21 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    80 yd • 2 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
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line SWS, Bus line 386.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 386.

  • Is there a direct train between Park Ridge 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 35 min.

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

    The UP-NW train line goes from Dee Road station near Park Ridge to #638| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #638| Chicago Otc station near Palos Heights in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Park Ridge and Palos Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Dee Road station near Park Ridge in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #638| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Palos Heights in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Park Ridge to Palos Heights costs $11.25.

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