How to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Thorndale station to Garfield (Red) 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 & 119th St / College Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

186min$2.50
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 55
55
Bus - 386
386
Walk to Palos Heights, IL
Leaves from Thorndale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Thorndale Red Line Station (West)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Red)
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garfield Red Line Station (West)
    ID 10589
    10 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
    28 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
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 119th St / College Dr
    ID 13469
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palos Heights, IL
    Walk to
    Palos Heights, IL
    1.4 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 36, ORANGE LINE and 386

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 36 bus from Broadway & Thorndale (South) station to State & Lake (South) 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 & 119th St / College Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

159min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 36
36
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 386
386
Walk to Palos Heights, IL
Leaves from Broadway & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Thorndale (South)
    ID 18300
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Lake (South)
    ID 1423
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    State/Lake
    20 yd • 1 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
    27 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
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 119th St / College Dr
    ID 13469
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palos Heights, IL
    Walk to
    Palos Heights, IL
    1.4 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL

The distance between Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Chicago and Palos Heights, IL, Chicago is approximately 34.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West)

Thorndale Red Line Station (West) is located at Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Thorndale.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Thorndale
  • Granville
  • Bryn Mawr

Train stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Peterson/Ridge

Bus stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Broadway & Thorndale (North)
  • Broadway & Thorndale (South)
  • Broadway & Elmdale (North)

Public transit stations close to Palos Heights, IL, Chicago

Palos Heights, IL is located at Palos Heights, IL, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Worth.

Train stations close to Palos Heights, IL:

  • Worth
  • Palos Heights
  • Palos Park

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 36, ORANGE LINE and 386

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 36 bus from Broadway & Thorndale (South) station to State & Lake (South) 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 & 119th St / College Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

159min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 36
36
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 386
386
Walk to Palos Heights, IL
Leaves from Broadway & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Thorndale (South)
    ID 18300
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Lake (South)
    ID 1423
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    State/Lake
    20 yd • 1 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
    27 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
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 119th St / College Dr
    ID 13469
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palos Heights, IL
    Walk to
    Palos Heights, IL
    1.4 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 55, Bus line 386.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 386.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Palos Heights, IL in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 95th station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Garfield (Red) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Palos Heights, IL station near Palos Heights, IL in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Palos Heights, IL in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to get to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 95th station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Palos Heights, IL in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL?

    The ride from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Palos Heights, IL costs $2.50.

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