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

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Arlington Heights by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 606 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Drbus bus 606
    1h 10m
    $4–5

  2. Line 554 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago St & Spring St to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 554
    1h 23m
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain train Up-Nw
    2h 35m
    $10–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Arlington Heightstaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    24 min
    $60–75

  5. Drive 18.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Arlington Heightscar car 18.3 mi
    24 min
    $4–5

Elgin to Arlington Heights by bus

Calendar117Weekly Buses
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr via Rosemont CTA Station in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Arlington Heights via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 35m.

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