How to get from O'Hare to Palos Heights by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From O'Hare to Palos Heights by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from O'Hare to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Clark/Lake 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 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from O'Hare may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Palos Heights on the Moovit app.

126min$5.00
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 386
386
Walk to Palos Heights
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    42 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    18624 W Creek Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13480
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palos Heights
    Walk to
    Palos Heights
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from O'Hare to Palos Heights by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 307 and 386

To get from O'Hare to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 32 min. The ride fare is $5.30. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from O'Hare may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Palos Heights on the Moovit app.

152min$5.30
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 307
307
Bus - 386
386
Walk to Palos Heights
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station
    ID 8747
    10 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
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    18624 W Creek Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13480
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palos Heights
    Walk to
    Palos Heights
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from O'Hare to Palos Heights

The distance between O'Hare, Chicago and Palos Heights, Chicago is approximately 41.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from O'Hare to Palos Heights by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from O'Hare to Palos Heights

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from O'Hare to Palos Heights using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (O'Hare) and destination (Palos Heights), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from O'Hare to Palos Heights by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 307 and 386

To get from O'Hare to Palos Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from O'Hare station to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 32 min. The ride fare is $5.30. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from O'Hare may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Palos Heights on the Moovit app.

152min$5.30
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 307
307
Bus - 386
386
Walk to Palos Heights
Leaves from O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station
    ID 8747
    10 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
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    18624 W Creek Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 131st St
    ID 13480
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palos Heights
    Walk to
    Palos Heights
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Palos Heights?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 386.

  • What is the alternative route to get from O'Hare to Palos Heights?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 307, Bus line 386.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between O'Hare and Palos Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare to Palos Heights in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clark/Lake station near O'Hare to Midway station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Midway station near Palos Heights in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from O'Hare to Palos Heights in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between O'Hare and Palos Heights in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near O'Hare to get to Palos Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clark/Lake station near O'Hare in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between O'Hare and Palos Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Midway stop, which is closest to Palos Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from O'Hare to Palos Heights?

    The ride from O'Hare to Palos Heights costs $5.00.

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