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How to get fromSpringfield to Arlington Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 38m
    $109–166

  2. Drive  199.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Arlington Heightscar car 199.6 mi
    3h 38m
    $37–53

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    5h 32m
    $41–59

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain train
    3h 8m
    $50–257

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    7h 10m

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    4h 40m
    $56–266

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

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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