Written by the Emily’s Limousine Service team. We are based in Orland Park, IL, minutes from Palos Heights, and cover all of the Chicago south suburbs. See our site at emilyslimousineservice.com.

Quick answer: Palos Heights is one of the most compact cities we serve — just 3.87 square miles — with its own Metra station in fare zone 3. We’re licensed, fully insured, dispatching 24 hours a day, with flat-rate pricing and no hidden fees. We’re minutes away from our base in Orland Park.

At a glance

• Population: 12,068 as of the 2020 census, incorporated in 1959
• Land area: 3.87 square miles — smaller and denser than most of its neighbors
• Metra station: Palos Heights, on the SouthWest Service, 18.6 miles from Union Station, fare zone 3
• Station parking: 500 spaces, no ticket vending machine — tickets are purchased on board or via the Ventra app
• Local landmark: Lake Katherine Nature Preserve, a well-known green space within the city

A small footprint means a different kind of routing

At just 3.87 square miles, Palos Heights is compact compared to a spread-out town like Homer Glen — most addresses in the city sit within a few minutes of each other. That works in a booking’s favor for tight timelines, like coordinating a bridal party across two or three stops before a wedding, but it also means the Palos Heights Metra station itself is a natural hub: fare zone 3, 18.6 miles from Union Station, and one of the more direct commuter options in this part of the south suburbs.

The station itself

The Palos Heights Metra station opened in 2004, sits on the SouthWest Service line, and has 500 parking spaces across a single lot. Unlike some south suburb stations, there’s no ticket vending machine here — riders buy on board or through the Ventra app, which is worth knowing if a pickup is timed around catching a specific train.

Lake Katherine and local events

Lake Katherine Nature Preserve is one of the city’s defining features, drawing visitors for its trails and seasonal events. Group bookings tied to events at the preserve or elsewhere in the city benefit from the same compact geography that makes multi-stop wedding and event logistics easier here than in larger, more spread-out towns.

What we handle in Palos Heights

• Weddings and events. The city’s compact size makes multi-stop bridal party logistics more predictable. See our wedding limo service page.
• Airport transfers. A short run to either O’Hare or Midway from a centrally located pickup. See our Chicago airport transfers page.
• Group travel. Our group transportation vehicle guide compares vehicle options by headcount for events at Lake Katherine or elsewhere in the city.

Book your Palos Heights ride

Call (312) 446-7505 for a free, no-obligation flat-rate quote, or contact us online with your pickup, destination, and headcount. Serving Palos Heights and every Chicago south suburb, 24 hours a day.

FAQ

Does Palos Heights have its own Metra station?

Yes — the Palos Heights station on the SouthWest Service line, 18.6 miles from Union Station, in fare zone 3.

Can I buy a Metra ticket at the Palos Heights station?

There’s no vending machine at this station — tickets are purchased on board the train or through the Ventra app.

How big is Palos Heights?

Just 3.87 square miles, making it one of the more compact cities in the south suburbs we serve.

What’s a well-known landmark in Palos Heights?

Lake Katherine Nature Preserve, a popular local green space within the city.

Is Palos Heights easier for multi-stop bookings than larger towns nearby?

Generally yes — its small footprint means addresses across the city tend to be close together, which helps with timing for bridal parties or group pickups.

Related Emily’s Limousine Service guides

See our Orland Park Transportation Guide, our Oak Forest Transportation Guide, and our full limo services page.