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How to get fromJefferson City to Arlington Heightsby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Arlington Heights by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain train
    3h 35m
    $128–357

  2. Drive 390.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Arlington Heightscar car 390.9 mi
    7h 7m
    $72–103

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    9h 35m
    $135–274

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    12h 26m
    $91–154

  5. Shuttle to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Jefferson City, Missouri to St Louis International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    6h
    $413–856

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    10h 18m
    $135–246

Jefferson City to Arlington Heights by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Arlington Heights via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 12h 26m.

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