How to get fromArlington Heights to Fox Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Fox Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 806 bus
best
1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
2. Take the bus from Woodstock/Grant to Route 12/Grandbus 806
2h 27m
$6–9
Drive 26.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Fox Lakecar 26.2 mi
36 min
$5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fox Laketrain Md-N
3h 30m
$11–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Arlington Heights to Fox Laketaxi 26.2 mi
36 min
$75–95

Arlington Heights to Fox Lake by train and bus

25Weekly Services

2h 27mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arlington Heights to Fox Lake.

Launch map view

Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Fox Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Fox Lake via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 30m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, Travelling by boat in Italy, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Fox Lake, United States

Discover how to get to attractions and hotels near Fox Lake.

Things to do in Fox Lake

Six Flags Great America(Opens in a new window)

Six Flags Great America is a 304 acre themed amusement park located in Gurnee, Illinois, within the northern Chicago metropolitan area. The amusement park originally opened as Marriott's Great America on May 29, 1976, as one of two theme parks built by the Marriott Corporation. Six Flags acquired the amusement park in 1984 after the theme park division was an earnings disappointment for Marriott. The sale gave Six Flags rights to the Looney Tunes intellectual properties.

Raging Bull (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Raging Bull is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, United States. The ride opened to the public on May 1, 1999, as the first hyper-twister roller coaster, the second Hyper Coaster model built by Bolliger & Mabillard, and the tallest and longest coaster in the park.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago(Opens in a new window)

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) water park located in Gurnee, Illinois, United States. Six Flags owns and operates the park, which is located within the Chicago metropolitan area. The park opened on May 28, 2005, as part of a US$42 million expansion of the adjacent amusement park Six Flags Great America, from which it has been separately gated since 2021.

Goliath (Six Flags Great America)(Opens in a new window)

Goliath is a wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) and designed by Alan Schilke, the roller coaster features RMC's Topper Track design and opened to the public on June 19, 2014. Goliath initially set three world records among wooden coasters, having the longest drop at 180 ft, the steepest angle of 85 degrees, and the fastest speed of 72 mph. It still holds the record for the longest drop and fastest wooden roller coaster. In addition, the ride also features two inversions and a maximum descent that reaches 15 ft below ground level.

Places to stay in Fox Lake

Entire Home on the water, 2 kayaks, Game room, Firepit, BBQ grill, Netflix WiFi(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Waterfront Hotel and Marina(Opens in a new window)

6.7Pleasant

Gorgeous Nautical Lake House Chain O' Lakes with Hot Tub Option(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Gorgeous Nautical 2bed 2bath Lake House Chain O Lakes with Hot Tub(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Arlington Heights to Fox Lake easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Arlington Heights to Fox Lake right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.