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There are 3 ways to get from The Loop (CTA) to Arlington Heights by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Arlington HeightsUp-Nw
54 min
$3–6
Drive 23.5 mi
1. Drive from The Loop (CTA) to Arlington Heights23.5 mi
33 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Loop (CTA) to Arlington Heights23.5 mi
33 min
$70–85

The Loop (CTA) to Arlington Heights by foot and train

183Weekly Services

54 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.2 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between The Loop (CTA), IL, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Arlington Heights hourly. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 46 min.

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Arlington Heights(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

The Windy City, the third-largest in the US, is located alongside majestic Lake Michigan. Home to many world-class attractions, Chi-Town is easily one of the most visited cities in the country. Watch the Chicago Cubs at baseball stalwart Wrigley Field, go wild at Lincoln Park Zoo or wander down the Riverwalk for that big city feel, Get your dose of culture at one of the many museums, or head to the top of 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock Observatory) for some sky-high panoramic city views. Visit the Navy Pier for sightseeing by boat, and indulge in the dizzying flavours of the city’s unique deep-dish pizza.

Things to do in Arlington Heights

Chicago Botanic Garden(Opens in a new window)

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 385 acre living plant museum situated on nine islands in the Cook County Forest Preserves. It features 27 display gardens in four natural habitats: McDonald Woods, Dixon Prairie, Skokie River Corridor, and Lakes and Shores. Located at 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois, United States, the garden is open every day of the year. Admission is free, but parking is $30 per car (free for garden members).

Arlington Park(Opens in a new window)

Arlington International Racecourse is a horse race track in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois. Horse racing in the Chicago region has been a popular sport since the early days of the city in the 1830s, and at one time Chicago had more horse racing tracks (six) than any other major metropolitan area. Arlington International was the site of the first thoroughbred race with a million-dollar purse in 1981. It is located near the Illinois Route 53 expressway.

Allstate Arena(Opens in a new window)

Allstate Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Rosemont, Illinois, United States. It is home to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Chicago Sky of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). It is located near the intersection of Mannheim Road and Interstate 90, adjacent to the city limits of Chicago and O'Hare International Airport. The facility opened in 1980 as Rosemont Horizon and seats 18,211 for basketball and 17,500 for ice hockey.

Marriott Theatre(Opens in a new window)

The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois is a respected Chicago area regional theatre. Attached to the Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, the theatre produces an average of five musicals each year, presented in the round, as well as productions aimed at younger audiences. A small, live orchestra provides accompaniment.

Places to stay in Arlington Heights

Hampton Inn & Suites Mt. Prospect(Opens in a new window)

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Holiday Inn Express Schaumburg-Rolling Meadows by IHG(Opens in a new window)

7.7Good

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Schaumburg Woodfield(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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