Driving Time from Arlington Heights to Chicago
Driving from Arlington Heights to Chicago is about 33 mi and takes roughly 46 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Arlington Heights and Chicago are about 24 mi (38 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 33 mi (53 km), a drive of about 46 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 24 mi / 38 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 33 mi / 53 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 46 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $4 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.969, -87.815 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Arlington Heights to Chicago is about 24 mi (38 km) in a straight line, and roughly 33 mi (53 km) by road.