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.

199min$14.25
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Palos Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palos Heights
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

216min$14.25
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Palos Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palos Heights
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    48 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palos Heights to South Elgin

The distance between Palos Heights, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 69.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palos Heights to South Elgin by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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

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.

216min$14.25
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Palos Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Palos Heights
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    48 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

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