There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Palos Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Summit Amtraktrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 5m$59–119Drive 177.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Palos Heightscar 177.3 mi
3h 25m$33–47Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
6h 19m$39–64Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Worthtrain
4h 40m$51–251Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
5h 57m$91–429
Springfield to Palos Heights by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Palos Heights is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Palos Heights is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Harlem Ave & 123rd St via 95th Red Line Station, 111th St & Pulaski Rd and Harlem Ave & 110th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Summit Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Springfield and Palos Heights is 185 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Palos Heights without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Springfield to Palos Heights, including transfers.
Springfield to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Palos Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Palos Heights is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Palos Heights, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield to Palos Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Summit Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Palos Heights is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Springfield to Palos Heights.
There are 200+ hotels available in Palos Heights.