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

By bus and train

To get from Aurora to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Harlem Avenue 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 & 119th St / College Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

180min$6.05
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 307
307
Bus - 386
386
Walk to Palos Heights, IL
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aurora
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1212| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St
    ID 6448
    50 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
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    18624 W Creek Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 119th St / College Dr
    ID 13469
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palos Heights, IL
    Walk to
    Palos Heights, IL
    1.4 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Aurora to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Worth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

148min$12.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - SWSSWS
Walk to Palos Heights, IL
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aurora
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1210| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #801| Orland Park 179th
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worth
    37 min
  • 6
    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 Aurora to Palos Heights, IL

The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Palos Heights, IL, Chicago is approximately 40.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora 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 Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Aurora Transportation Center Bay A.

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay C
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay B

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

By train

To get from Aurora to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Worth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

148min$12.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - SWSSWS
Walk to Palos Heights, IL
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Aurora
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1210| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #801| Orland Park 179th
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worth
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Palos Heights, IL
    Walk to
    Palos Heights, IL
    2.38 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 307, Bus line 386.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aurora to Palos Heights, IL?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line SWS.

  • Is there a direct train between Aurora and Palos Heights, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aurora to Palos Heights, IL?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1212| Chicago Union Station station near Aurora in Aurora to Harlem Avenue 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 Aurora to Palos Heights, IL by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aurora in Aurora and Palos Heights, IL in Chicago by train and bus is about 180 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aurora to get to Palos Heights, IL?

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1212| Chicago Union Station station near Aurora in Aurora.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aurora and Palos Heights, IL?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Aurora to Palos Heights, IL?

    The ride from Aurora to Palos Heights, IL costs $6.05.

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