There are 4 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
1h 3m$4–6Line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearbornbus 56
1h 47m$7–11Drive 24.2 mi
- Drive from Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line)car 24.2 mi
35 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line)taxi 24.2 mi
35 min$70–90
Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) is to train which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line). However, there are services departing from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr and arriving at Washington & Clark/Dearborn via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arlington Heights and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Arlington Heights and Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) is 24 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $4 - $6.
The train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTC takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Arlington Heights station.
The best way to get from Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus, which costs $7 - $11 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Washington Station (CTA Blue Line), IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearborn every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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More Questions & Answers
Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Clark/Dearborn station.
Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line) is 24 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Arlington Heights to Washington Station (CTA Blue Line).
There are 1082+ hotels available in Washington Station (CTA Blue Line).