There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Arlington Heights by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
3h 35m$46–63Drive 137.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Arlington Heightscar 137.4 mi
2h 28m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain Up-Nw
3h 43m$45–90Fly, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain
4h 10m$36–241
Bloomington to Arlington Heights by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Arlington Heights is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Arlington Heights is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Golf Rd & Meijer Dr via Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Arlington Heights via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Bloomington and Arlington Heights is 138 miles. The road distance is 138.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Arlington Heights without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Bloomington to Arlington Heights, including transfers.
Bloomington to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Uptown Station.
Bloomington to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Arlington Heights is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Arlington Heights via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Irving Park to Arlington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.
Bloomington to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Arlington Heights is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Bloomington to Arlington Heights.
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