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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Arlington Heightsby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Arlington Heights by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain train
    3h 2m
    $151–660

  2. Bus via Larned & Griswold

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    10h 25m
    $49–96

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 43m
    $89–191

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 10m
    $99–141

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Arlington Heightsrideshare rideshare 288.5 mi
    4h 58m

  6. Drive 288.5 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Arlington Heightscar car 288.5 mi
    4h 58m
    $53–77

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain train
    3h 20m
    $143–464

  8. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    5h 3m
    $667–1,050

  9. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    5h 32m
    $90–534

Detroit Airport (DTW) to Arlington Heights by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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