There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Chicago Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 29m$47–99Bus, line 352 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Halsted St & Lincoln Hwybus 352
5h 3m$31–52Drive 176.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Chicago Heightscar 176.8 mi
3h 19m$33–47Fly, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
4h 29m$51–271
Springfield to Chicago Heights by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chicago Heights is to bus and line 352 bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chicago Heights is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Chicago Heights. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Chicago Heights. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Oak Forest via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Springfield and Chicago Heights is 183 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago Heights without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Springfield to Chicago Heights, including transfers.
Springfield to Chicago Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Chicago Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago Heights is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 352 bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Chicago Heights, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy via Chicago and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J in around 5h 3m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Halsted St & Lincoln Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Chicago Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield to Chicago Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chicago Heights is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Springfield to Chicago Heights.
There are 114+ hotels available in Chicago Heights.