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Cities Near Arlington Heights

Cities near Arlington Heights, Illinois: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hoffman Estates, Des Plaines, Skokie. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Arlington Heights, Illinois is Hoffman Estates, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 20 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Hoffman Estates6 mi / 10 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Des Plaines6 mi / 10 km21 minDrive/railDay trip
Skokie13 mi / 21 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Elgin16 mi / 25 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Wheaton17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Oak Park17 mi / 28 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Waukegan20 mi / 33 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Lincoln Park21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Chicago Lawn26 mi / 42 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Bolingbrook27 mi / 44 km53 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Arlington Heights

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hoffman Estates, Des Plaines, Skokie, Elgin, Wheaton. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Arlington Heights include Hoffman Estates, Des Plaines, Skokie, Elgin, Wheaton. The closest is Hoffman Estates, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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