How to get from Palos Heights to South Elgin by bus and train?
From Palos Heights to South Elgin by bus and train
To get from Palos Heights to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Palos Heights station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationPalos Heights
- 2Wait for trainSWS#810| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Union Station48 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Otc410 yd • 5 min
- 5Wait for trainUP-W#25| Elburn
- 6Ride to train stationGeneva70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationGeneva Metra StationID 1183720 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus801Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
- 9Ride to bus stationLa Fox St & Prairie StID 1728738 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street600 yd • 7 min
Alternative route from Palos Heights to South Elgin by bus and train via SWS, MD-W and 542
To get from Palos Heights to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Palos Heights station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 542 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationPalos Heights
- 2Wait for trainSWS#810| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Union Station48 min
- 4Wait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 5Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 6Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 4ID 3747980 yd • 1 min
- 7Wait for bus542Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
- 8Ride to bus stationBluff City Blvd & Raymond StID 1593110 min
- 9Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street2.21 mi • 45 min
Public transit directions from Palos Heights to South Elgin
Public transit stations close to Palos Heights
Palos Heights is located at Palos Heights, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 111th St & Southwest Hwy.
Train stations close to Palos Heights:
- Palos Park
- Chicago Ridge
- Worth
Bus stations close to Palos Heights:
- 111th St & Southwest Hwy
- 111th St & 76th Ave
- Harlem Ave & 115th St
Public transit stations close to South Elgin, South Elgin
South Elgin is located at East State Street, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is La Fox St & Quarry St (S).
Train stations close to South Elgin:
- Elgin
- National St
Bus stations close to South Elgin:
- La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
- La Fox St & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St
- Spring St & Collins St
Related Routes
- Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to South Elgin
- Dempster-Skokie to South Elgin
- Geneva to South Elgin
- Kedzie to South Elgin
- Route 59 Metra Station (N) to South Elgin
- West Jeffery St / S 5th Ave to South Elgin
- 4th & Penn to South Elgin
- 4th & Tyler to South Elgin
- 4th & Grant to South Elgin
- 5th & Grant to South Elgin
- 5th & Fillmore to South Elgin
- 5th & Madison to South Elgin
- 5th & Adams to South Elgin
- 6th & Madison to South Elgin
- 6th & Tyler to South Elgin
- 6th Ave & Grant St to South Elgin
- 11th & Harrison to South Elgin
- 11th Ave. to South Elgin
- Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin
- Gary State Bank (5th Ave) to South Elgin
Alternative route from Palos Heights to South Elgin by bus and train via SWS, MD-W and 542
To get from Palos Heights to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Palos Heights station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 542 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationPalos Heights
- 2Wait for trainSWS#810| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Union Station48 min
- 4Wait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 5Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 6Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 4ID 3747980 yd • 1 min
- 7Wait for bus542Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
- 8Ride to bus stationBluff City Blvd & Raymond StID 1593110 min
- 9Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street2.21 mi • 45 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Palos Heights to South Elgin?
The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.
What is the alternative route to get from Palos Heights to South Elgin?
The alternative route takes 216 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.
Is there a direct train between Palos Heights and South Elgin?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.
Which train line goes from Palos Heights to South Elgin?
The SWS train line goes from #810| Chicago Union Station station near Palos Heights in Worth 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 South Elgin in South Elgin.
How long does it take to travel from Palos Heights to South Elgin by train and bus?
The total travel time between Palos Heights in Worth and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 19 min.
Where do I get on the train near Palos Heights to get to South Elgin?
Get on the SWS train from the #810| Chicago Union Station station near Palos Heights in Worth.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Palos Heights and South Elgin?
Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.
How much is the total train and bus fare from Palos Heights to South Elgin?
The ride from Palos Heights to South Elgin costs $14.25.