There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Arlington Heights by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Appleton International Airport, train
best- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ATW - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain
3h 2m$50–257Drive 170.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Appleton to Arlington Heightscar 170.9 mi
3h 9m$32–46Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
5h 52m$36–52Fly from Green Bay, train
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRB - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heightstrain
4h 24m$72–282Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus Wasau / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
5h 55m$58–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Appleton to Milwaukeebus Wasau / ...
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
6h 28m$44–82
Appleton to Arlington Heights by bus and train (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Arlington Heights is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Appleton to Arlington Heights is to fly and train which takes 3h 2m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Appleton to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Appleton Transit Center and arriving at Washington & Canal via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Appleton and Arlington Heights is 193 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Appleton to Arlington Heights without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Appleton to Arlington Heights, including transfers.
Appleton to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Appleton Transit Center station.
Appleton to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Arlington Heights is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Appleton to Arlington Heights.
There are 348+ hotels available in Arlington Heights.
What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Green Bay to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Irving Park to Arlington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Irving Park to Arlington Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Appleton to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Appleton to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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