There are 5 ways to get from Palos Heights to Springfield by bus, subway, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 386 bus, subway, fly
best- Take the bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Midway CTA Stationbus
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ORD - SGF
5h 5m$67–313Train, bus
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
11h 41m$183–301Train, bus via St. Louis Airport (STL)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
12h 54m$194–311Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
13h 46m$91–148Drive 495.8 mi
- Drive from Palos Heights to Springfieldcar 495.8 mi
8h 18m$85–123
Palos Heights to Springfield by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palos Heights to Springfield is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Palos Heights to Springfield is to line 386 bus and subway and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Palos Heights to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Harlem Ave & 123rd St and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via 111th St & Harlem Ave, 111th Street & Harding Terminal, Chicago and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between Palos Heights and Springfield is 491 miles. The road distance is 498.7 miles.
The best way to get from Palos Heights to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 41m and costs $180 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Palos Heights to Springfield, including transfers.
Palos Heights to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Palos Heights to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palos Heights to Springfield is 499 miles. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Palos Heights to Springfield.
There are 101+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Palos Heights, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Springfield CU Transit Center via Harlem Ave & 110th St, 111th St & Harlem Ave, 111th St & Pulaski Rd, 111th Street & Harding Terminal, 95th Red Line Station, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Summit Amtrak to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Harlem Ave & 123rd St to Midway CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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