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How to get fromDeKalb to Arlington Heightsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain train Up-Nw
    3h 45m
    $8–18

  2. Line 12 bus, train, line 801 bus, bus, line 606 bus

    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Genevatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Geneva Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 801
    4. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    5. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Drbus bus 606
    5h
    $8–20

  3. Drive 47.8 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Arlington Heightscar car 47.8 mi
    1h 10m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from DeKalb to Arlington Heightstaxi taxi 47.8 mi
    1h 10m
    $150–180

DeKalb to Arlington Heights by bus and train

Calendar87Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 84.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Arlington Heights via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 45m.

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