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How to get fromChicago Heights to Springfield Stationby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Heights to Springfield Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 4m
    $87–140

  2. Line 352 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Jbus bus 352
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 8m
    $32–53

  3. Drive  180.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Heights to Springfield Stationcar car 180.7 mi
    3h 14m
    $32–47

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    4h 47m
    $51–279

Chicago Heights to Springfield Station by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Chicago Heights, IL, USA and Springfield Station, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy to Springfield Station via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 6h 8m.

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