How to get fromDowntown Chicago to Arlington Heightsby train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Chicago to Arlington Heights by train, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain Up-Nw
58 min
$4–6
Drive 23.9 mi
1. Drive from Downtown Chicago to Arlington Heightscar 23.9 mi
34 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Chicago to Arlington Heightstaxi 23.9 mi
34 min
$70–90

Downtown Chicago to Arlington Heights by foot and train

183Weekly Services

58 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.5 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heights hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 46 min.

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Arlington Heights(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

The Windy City, the third-largest in the US, is located alongside majestic Lake Michigan. Home to many world-class attractions, Chi-Town is easily one of the most visited cities in the country. Watch the Chicago Cubs at baseball stalwart Wrigley Field, go wild at Lincoln Park Zoo or wander down the Riverwalk for that big city feel, Get your dose of culture at one of the many museums, or head to the top of 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock Observatory) for some sky-high panoramic city views. Visit the Navy Pier for sightseeing by boat, and indulge in the dizzying flavours of the city’s unique deep-dish pizza.

Things to do in Arlington Heights

Ravinia Festival(Opens in a new window)

Ravinia Festival is a primarily outdoor music venue in Highland Park, Illinois. It hosts a series of outdoor concerts and performances every summer from June to September in a wide variety of musical genres from classical to pop. The first orchestra to perform at Ravinia Festival was the New York Philharmonic under Walter Damrosch on June 17, 1905, with the Chicago Tribune praising its "musical entertainment so satisfying in quality and so delightful in environment." It has been the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) since 1936. Located in the Ravinia neighborhood, the venue operates on the grounds of the 36 acre Ravinia Park, with a variety of outdoor and indoor performing arts facilities, including the architectural prairie style Martin Theater. The Ravinia Festival attracts about 600,000 listeners to some 120 to 150 events.

Santa's Village AZoosment Park(Opens in a new window)

Santa's Village Amusement & Water Park (formerly known and colloquially referred to this day as simply Santa's Village) is a theme park in East Dundee, Illinois. It was originally built by Glenn Holland, who also built two other Santa's Villages, in California; one located in San Bernardino County and the other in Santa Cruz County. The Illinois park, the third to be built, was intended to be the flagship of a chain of Santa's Villages across the country. However, parks planned for Richmond, Virginia, and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, were never built, and the park in East Dundee became the last of its kind.

Places to stay in Arlington Heights

Hampton Inn & Suites Mt. Prospect(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Courtyard Chicago Arlington Heights/South(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Comfort Inn & Suites Arlington Heights - Schaumburg(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Arlington Heights by IHG(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

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