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How to get fromSpringfield to Palos Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Palos Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Summit AmtraktrainLincoln Service / ...
    4h 5m
    $21–74

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagobusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 24m
    $41–86

  3. Drive 179 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Palos Heightscar179 mi
    3h 16m
    $33–48

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Worthtrain
    4h 33m

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Worthtrain
    5h 10m

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSTL - MDW
    5h 57m
    $93–544

Springfield to Palos Heights by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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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 $18–70 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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