How to get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Palos Heights, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Oakton & Central Park (East) to Palos Heights, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 97 bus from Oakton & Central Park (East) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 51 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Palos Heights, IL on the Moovit app.

171min
Bus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - SWSSWS
Walk to Palos Heights, IL
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #807| 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 • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Palos Heights, IL

The distance between Oakton & Central Park (East), Chicago and Palos Heights, IL, Chicago is approximately 35.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Palos Heights, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Palos Heights, IL

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Palos Heights, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakton & Central Park (East)) and destination (Palos Heights, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, 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', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Palos Heights, IL?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line SWS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton & Central Park (East) and Palos Heights, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Palos Heights, IL?

    The 97 bus line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Howard station near Palos Heights, IL in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Palos Heights, IL by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie and Palos Heights, IL in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton & Central Park (East) to get to Palos Heights, IL?

    Get on the 97 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) stop near Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton & Central Park (East) and Palos Heights, IL?

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

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