How to get from Arlington Heights to Aurora by bus and train?

From Arlington Heights to Aurora by bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the BNSF train from La Grange station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

142min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Bus - 330
330
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
    ID 10456
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    La Grange
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    57 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arlington Heights to Aurora by bus and train via 208, UP-NW and BNSF

To get from Arlington Heights to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

183min$14.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    88 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington Heights to Aurora

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Aurora, Chicago is approximately 45.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights to Aurora 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 Arlington Heights

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

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
  • 519 W Algonquin Rd

Public transit stations close to Aurora, Chicago

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & New York St.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Broadway & New York St
  • New York St & Broadway St
  • Broadway & Spring St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Arlington Heights to Aurora by bus and train via 208, UP-NW and BNSF

To get from Arlington Heights to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

183min$14.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    88 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line 330, Bus line BNSF.

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

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington Heights and Aurora in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington Heights to Aurora in Chicago?

    The 606 bus line goes from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station near Arlington Heights to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Rosemont Cta Station station near Aurora in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Aurora in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington Heights to get to Aurora in Chicago?

    Get on the 606 bus from the Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr stop near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arlington Heights and Aurora in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Rosemont Cta Station station, which is closest to Aurora in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Arlington Heights to Aurora?

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Aurora costs $6.05.

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