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Arlington Heights travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arlington Heights

With a population of 75,101, Arlington Heights is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Arlington Heights has to offer.

Where to Eat in Arlington Heights

If you’re looking for affordable options, Passero (3 S Evergreen Ave) and Shakou Arlington Heights (70 N Vail Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights in February
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arlington Heights in February
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Arlington Heights

Plane

When flying to Arlington Heights, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arlington Heights include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Arlington Heights departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arlington Heights. The train journey from Arlington Heights to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arlington Heights is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 23 miles from Arlington Heights. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington Heights, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Arlington Heights takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to Arlington Heights, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Arlington Heights include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Arlington Heights departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arlington Heights. The train journey from Arlington Heights to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arlington Heights is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 23 miles from Arlington Heights. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington Heights, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Arlington Heights takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Arlington Heights

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Airlines serving Arlington Heights

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Arlington Heights

Most booked hotels in Arlington Heights

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$179+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$150+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2311 reviews)
$123+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Arlington Heights - Schaumburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 927 reviews)
$85+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2291 reviews)
$124+
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Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights/South
3 stars
Good (7.9, 274 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Arlington Heights

Renting a car in Arlington Heights costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington Heights.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Arlington Heights (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Arlington Heights is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Arlington Heights costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington Heights.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Arlington Heights (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Arlington Heights is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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