How to get from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights by bus and train?

From Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights by bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Cumberland station. Next, take the 208 bus from Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy) station to Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

83min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Arlington Heights
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20451
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington Heights
    Walk to
    Arlington Heights
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights by bus and train via UP-NW, 230 and 606

To get from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Des Plaines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 230 bus and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

111min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 230
230
Bus - 606
606
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    Ride to bus station
    W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9507
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Arlington Heights, Chicago is approximately 29.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is located at Crystal Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Train stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Pingree Road
  • Crystal Lake

Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • Grant/Rail Road
  • Woodstock/Grant

Public transit stations close to Arlington Heights, Chicago

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Reserve Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Algonquin Rd & Reserve Dr
  • Golf Rd & Algonquin Rd
  • 1460 Golf Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights by bus and train via UP-NW, 230 and 606

To get from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Des Plaines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 230 bus and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

111min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 230
230
Bus - 606
606
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    Ride to bus station
    W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9507
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 208.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 230, Bus line 606.

  • Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Crystal Lake station near Crystal Lake to #640| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #640| Chicago Otc station near Arlington Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake and Arlington Heights in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Crystal Lake to get to Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Crystal Lake station near Crystal Lake in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Crystal Lake and Arlington Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #640| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Arlington Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights?

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Arlington Heights costs $5.75.