What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Arlington Heights?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Arlington Heights is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Arlington Heights?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Arlington Heights is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Arlington Heights?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Golf Rd & Meijer Dr via Peoria and Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Arlington Heights?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Arlington Heights via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Springfield to Arlington Heights?

The distance between Springfield and Arlington Heights is 209 miles. The road distance is 200.8 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Arlington Heights without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Arlington Heights without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $28 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Arlington Heights?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Springfield to Arlington Heights, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Arlington Heights bus from?

Springfield to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Arlington Heights train from?

Springfield to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train or bus from Springfield to Arlington Heights?

The best way to get from Springfield to Arlington Heights is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $28 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Springfield to Arlington Heights bus arrive?

Springfield to Arlington Heights bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peoria Amtrak Station.

Where does the Springfield to Arlington Heights train arrive?

Springfield to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Arlington Heights?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Arlington Heights is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Springfield to Arlington Heights.

Where can I stay near Arlington Heights?

There are 332+ hotels available in Arlington Heights.

Springfield to Arlington Heights - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
4h 32m
$29–94
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 48m
$43–94
Drive 199.6 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Arlington Heights199.6 mi
3h 36m
$37–53
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Arlington Heights
3h 2m
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield MallPeoria line
7h 9m
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3h 37m
$149–363

Springfield to Arlington Heights by train and foot (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.9 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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 $25–90 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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