how far is arlington heights from chicago

Arlington Heights is about 23–25 miles (roughly 37–40 km) northwest of downtown Chicago, which typically takes around 35–50 minutes to travel depending on traffic and mode of transport.

Basic distance

• The straight-line distance between Arlington Heights and Chicago is about 23 miles.

• The driving distance is around 24–25 miles (about 39–40 km), varying slightly by route.

Typical travel time

• By car, the trip usually takes about 34–35 minutes in normal traffic.

• By Metra train (Arlington Heights to Chicago OTC), the ride is about 46–51 minutes, with trains running roughly hourly.