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.