The average train between Lake Forest and Arlington Heights takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest to Arlington Heights. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lake Forest and Arlington Heights. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Arlington Heights at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Arlington Heights station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Lake Forest to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Arlington Heights station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Arlington Heights is 22.2 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Arlington Heights via Clybourn in around 2h 1m.