How to get from Arlington Heights to East Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Arlington Heights to East Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to East Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line 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 BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

142min$8.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
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
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 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
    Washington-Blue
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Carroll Ave. (Michigan City)
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington Heights to East Chicago

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and East Chicago, Chicago is approximately 47.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights to East Chicago by Chicago 'L', 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 East Chicago, Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • East Chicago
  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line SSL.

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

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

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington Heights to East Chicago 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 Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Rosemont Cta Station station near East Chicago in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington Heights to East Chicago in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

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

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Arlington Heights to East Chicago?

    The ride from Arlington Heights to East Chicago costs $8.50.