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How to get fromWashington to Arlington Heightsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Arlington Heights by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    3h 50m
    $132–850

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    5h 38m
    $73–905

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    18h 48m
    $120–222

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    19h 18m
    $257–510

  5. Drive 710.8 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Arlington Heightscar car 710.8 mi
    12h 29m
    $130–188

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain train
    4h 5m
    $120–603

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    5h 31m
    $475–1,110

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    5h 36m
    $188–913

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain train
    5h 49m
    $128–856

Washington to Arlington Heights by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 636.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 17h 10m. Greyhound-us also services this route twice daily.

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