How to get from Melrose Park to Palos Park by bus and train?

From Melrose Park to Palos Park by bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Palos Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Palos Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

145min$12.50
Bus - 303
303
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - SWSSWS
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave
    ID 9898
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Franklin Park
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    38 min
  • 7
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #807| Orland Park 179th
  • 8
    Ride to train station Palos Park
    Ride to train station
    Palos Park
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melrose Park to Palos Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Palos Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 23rd Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Palos Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

118min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SWSSWS
Leaves from North Ave & 23rd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 23rd Ave
    ID 8809
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #807| Orland Park 179th
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palos Park
    Ride to train station
    Palos Park
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Melrose Park to Palos Park

The distance between Melrose Park, Chicago and Palos Park, Chicago is approximately 35.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park to Palos Park 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 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & 23rd Ave.

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • River Grove
  • Franklin Park
  • Melrose Park

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • North Ave & 23rd Ave
  • North Ave & 25th Ave
  • North Ave & 19th Ave

Public transit stations close to Palos Park, Chicago

Palos Park is located at Palos Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Palos Park.

Train stations close to Palos Park:

  • Palos Park
  • Worth
  • Palos Heights

Related Routes

From Melrose Park to Palos Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Palos Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 23rd Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Palos Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

118min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SWSSWS
Leaves from North Ave & 23rd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 23rd Ave
    ID 8809
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #807| Orland Park 179th
  • 9
    Ride to train station Palos Park
    Ride to train station
    Palos Park
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melrose Park to Palos Park?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line MD-W, Bus line SWS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Park to Palos Park?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SWS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melrose Park and Palos Park in Chicago?

    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 Melrose Park to Palos Park in Chicago?

    The 303 bus line goes from Rosemont Cta Station station near Melrose Park to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station near Palos Park in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Melrose Park to Palos Park in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melrose Park and Palos Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melrose Park to get to Palos Park in Chicago?

    Get on the 303 bus from the Rosemont Cta Station stop near Melrose Park in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melrose Park and Palos Park in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station, which is closest to Palos Park in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melrose Park to Palos Park?

    The ride from Melrose Park to Palos Park costs $12.50.