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

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

To get from Arlington Heights to Howard Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 bus and finally take the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from Dempster-Skokie station to Howard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Arlington Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Howard Station on the Moovit app.

68min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 250
250
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
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 Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster-Skokie Cta Station
    ID 21455
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster-Skokie
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Howard
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington Heights to Howard Station

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Howard Station, Chicago is approximately 18.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights to Howard 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 Howard Station

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Arlington Heights to Howard Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington Heights) and destination (Howard 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 250, Chicago 'L' line YELLOW LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The 208 bus line goes from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station near Arlington Heights to Des Plaines Metra Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Des Plaines Metra Station near Howard Station in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Howard Station in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave stop near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Des Plaines Metra Station, which is closest to Howard Station in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Arlington Heights to Howard Station?

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Howard Station costs $2.30.

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