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How to get from Oakton Station to Palos Heights, IL by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Oakton Station to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Lee/Oakton station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Worth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

145min$13.00
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - SWSSWS
Walk to Palos Heights, IL
Leaves from Lee/Oakton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lee/Oakton
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #616| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #803| Orland Park 179th
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worth
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palos Heights, IL
    Walk to
    Palos Heights, IL
    2.38 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton Station to Palos Heights, IL

The distance between Oakton Station, Chicago and Palos Heights, IL, Chicago is approximately 39.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton Station to Palos Heights, IL 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 Oakton Station

Oakton Station is located at Oakton Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakton St & Times Dr.

Train stations close to Oakton Station:

  • O'Hare Transfer
  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Oakton Station:

  • Oakton St & Times Dr
  • Oakton St & Oakton Pl
  • Oakton St & Executive Way

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton Station to Palos Heights, IL?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line SWS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton Station and Palos Heights, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton Station to Palos Heights, IL?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Lee/Oakton station near Oakton Station in Des Plaines to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Palos Heights, IL station near Palos Heights, IL in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton Station to Palos Heights, IL by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton Station in Des Plaines and Palos Heights, IL in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton Station to get to Palos Heights, IL?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Lee/Oakton stop near Oakton Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton Station and Palos Heights, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Palos Heights, IL station, which is closest to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Oakton Station to Palos Heights, IL?

    The ride from Oakton Station to Palos Heights, IL costs $13.00.

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