There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to Arlington Heights by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain
5h 49m$87–427Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
23h 30m$266–575Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
24h 35m$265–288Drive 926 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Arlington Heightscar 926 mi
15h 35m$169–245Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DFW - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain
6h 29m$159–473Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DFW - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain
6h 52m$109–384Fly Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DAL - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
7h 39m$167–655Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DFW - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
8h 34m$154–652
Dallas to Arlington Heights by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Arlington Heights is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Arlington Heights is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs $85 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Cbd East Tc and arriving at W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr via Dallas, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Arlington Heights via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
The distance between Dallas and Arlington Heights is 840 miles. The road distance is 931.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Arlington Heights without a car is to train which takes 23h 30m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Dallas to Arlington Heights, including transfers.
Dallas to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Dallas station.
Dallas to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Arlington Heights is to train which takes 23h 30m and costs $260 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $290 and takes 24h 35m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–600 and the journey takes 22h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cbd East Tc to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr via Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, Dallas, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop B in around 24h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- 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
Train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–235
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $220–235
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Booking & Getting There
Dallas to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Dallas to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Arlington Heights is 931 miles. It takes approximately 15h 35m to drive from Dallas to Arlington Heights.
There are 349+ hotels available in Arlington Heights.




