How to get from Preston Heights to Willowbrook by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Preston Heights to Willowbrook in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 511 bus from Chicago/Louis station to Pace Transit Center Bay L station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 834 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Downers Grove station to West Hinsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

169min$6.05
Bus - 511
511
Bus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Willowbrook
Leaves from Chicago/Louis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Preston Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
    ID 37543
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Hinsdale
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Willowbrook
    Walk to
    Willowbrook
    2.18 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 504, 834 and BNSF

To get from Preston Heights to Willowbrook in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 504 bus from Chicago/Louis station to Pace Transit Center Bay J station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 834 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Downers Grove station to West Hinsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

179min$6.05
Bus - 504
504
Bus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Willowbrook
Leaves from Chicago/Louis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Preston Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Pace Transit Center Bay J
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay J
    ID 37546
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
    ID 37543
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Hinsdale
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Willowbrook
    Walk to
    Willowbrook
    2.18 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Preston Heights to Willowbrook

The distance between Preston Heights, Chicago and Willowbrook, Chicago is approximately 34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston Heights to Willowbrook 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 Preston Heights

Preston Heights is located at Preston Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago St & Louis Rd.

Train stations close to Preston Heights:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Preston Heights:

  • Chicago St & Louis Rd
  • Chicago/Keuka
  • Chicago St & Keuka St

Public transit stations close to Willowbrook, Chicago

Willowbrook is located at Willowbrook, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Highlands.

Train stations close to Willowbrook:

  • Highlands
  • Westmont
  • Clarendon Hills

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 504, 834 and BNSF

To get from Preston Heights to Willowbrook in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 504 bus from Chicago/Louis station to Pace Transit Center Bay J station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 834 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Downers Grove station to West Hinsdale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

179min$6.05
Bus - 504
504
Bus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Willowbrook
Leaves from Chicago/Louis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Preston Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Pace Transit Center Bay J
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay J
    ID 37546
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay C
    ID 37543
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Hinsdale
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Willowbrook
    Walk to
    Willowbrook
    2.18 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston Heights to Willowbrook?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line 834, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston Heights to Willowbrook?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 834, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston Heights and Willowbrook in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston Heights to Willowbrook in Chicago?

    The 511 bus line goes from Pace Transit Center Bay L station near Preston Heights to Pace Transit Center Bay L station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Willowbrook station near Willowbrook in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston Heights to Willowbrook in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Preston Heights and Willowbrook in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Preston Heights to get to Willowbrook in Chicago?

    Get on the 511 bus from the Pace Transit Center Bay L stop near Preston Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Preston Heights and Willowbrook in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Willowbrook station, which is closest to Willowbrook in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Preston Heights to Willowbrook?

    The ride from Preston Heights to Willowbrook costs $6.05.

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