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

From Crystal Lake to Palos Heights, IL by bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Palos Heights, IL in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train and finally take the 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 110th St station to Harlem Ave & 119th St / College Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $14.25. The bus and train schedule from Crystal Lake may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Palos Heights, IL on the Moovit app.

172min$14.25
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - SWSSWS
Bus - 386
386
Walk to Palos Heights, IL
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #807| Orland Park 179th
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Worth
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 110th St
    ID 13462
    270 yd • 4 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
    3 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 Crystal Lake to Palos Heights, IL

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Palos Heights, IL, Chicago is approximately 64.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Crystal Lake to Palos Heights, IL

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Train line SWS, Bus line 386.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

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

    The UP-NW train line goes from Chicago Otc station near Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Palos Heights, IL in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake and Palos Heights, IL in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Chicago Otc station near Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Crystal Lake to Palos Heights, IL?

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Palos Heights, IL costs $14.25.

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