There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Palos Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Summit Amtraktrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 46m$90–182Drive 274.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Palos Heightscar 274.6 mi
4h 57m$51–73Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
8h 19m$55–89Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 57m$60–366Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Worthtrain
6h 7m$280–716
St. Louis to Palos Heights by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Palos Heights is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Palos Heights is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $55 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station 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 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Summit Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between St. Louis and Palos Heights is 282 miles. The road distance is 276.2 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Palos Heights without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from St. Louis to Palos Heights, including transfers.
St. Louis to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Palos Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Palos Heights is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $370 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Palos Heights, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak 4 times a day. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- 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
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
St. Louis to Palos Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Summit Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Palos Heights is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from St. Louis to Palos Heights.
There are 210+ hotels available in Palos Heights.