There are 3 ways to get from Waukesha to Arlington Heights by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
4h 19m$49–58Drive 71.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukesha to Arlington Heightscar 71.4 mi
1h 50m$13–19Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heightstrain Up-Nw
5h 33m$46–87
Waukesha to Arlington Heights by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Arlington Heights is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Waukesha to Arlington Heights is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukesha to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Arlington Heights via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Waukesha and Arlington Heights is 112 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Arlington Heights without a car is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Waukesha to Arlington Heights, including transfers.
Waukesha to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride station.
Waukesha to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Arlington Heights is to bus which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?
Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express operates a bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures every 3 hours. Tickets cost $43–47 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Arlington Heights via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $43–47
- Website
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waukesha to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Waukesha to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to Arlington Heights is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Waukesha to Arlington Heights.
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