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How to get fromRoyal Oak to Arlington Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Royal Oak to Arlington Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    6h 53m
    $100–199

  2. Bus via Larned & Griswold

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

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 20m
    $105–145

  4. Drive 304.4 mi

    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Arlington Heightscar car 304.4 mi
    5h 20m
    $56–81

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    4h 17m
    $61–332

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain train
    5h 33m
    $144–675

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain train
    5h 52m
    $144–486

  8. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    6h 31m
    $87–324

Royal Oak to Arlington Heights by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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