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$69–160Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
8h 9m$51–78Drive 274.6 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Palos Heightscar 274.6 mi
4h 57m$51–73Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
3h 57m$54–356Fly 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 6m$330–716
St. Louis to Palos Heights by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 $50 - $360.
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 9m.
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 $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from St. Louis to Palos Heights, including transfers.
St. Louis to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $360 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 $65–160 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Palos Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 217+ hotels available in Palos Heights.