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How to get from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station in Chicago, take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Rosemont station to Clinton-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Arlington Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago Union Station on the Moovit app.

74min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Chicago Union Station
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    140 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
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Union Station
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station by bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station in Chicago, take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Cumberland station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Arlington Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago Union Station on the Moovit app.

74min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Chicago Union Station
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    210 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 Chicago Union Station
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station

The distance between Arlington Heights and Chicago Union Station is approximately 25.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington Heights) and destination (Chicago Union Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Related Routes

From Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station by bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station in Chicago, take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Cumberland station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Arlington Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago Union Station on the Moovit app.

74min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Chicago Union Station
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    210 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 Chicago Union Station
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 606, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 208, Train line UP-NW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Chicago Union Station by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station?

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Chicago Union Station costs $2.00.

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