Metra Arlington Heights is a station on Metra’s Union Pacific/Northwest Line, located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It is approximately 22.9 miles away from the Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago and is in Metra’s Zone 3. It is one of the busiest non‑downtown stops, with approximately 2,506 weekday boardings.
It is open with waiting room hours from 5:00 am until 5:30 pm and has ticket vending machines. Parking will be spread across 12 lots with a combined 1,944 spaces (22 of which are ADA spots). The station is also served by Pace Bus Route 594 for additional local transit connections.
Metra Arlington Heights Station Schedule
Metra Arlington Heights Station schedule offers frequent Union Pacific Northwest Line trains with reliable weekday and weekend service.
Metra Arlington Heights Stations Weekday Schedule
| Time | Direction | Train # | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:42 AM | Inbound | 602 | Local |
| 6:21 AM | Inbound | 604 | Local |
| 6:47 AM | Outbound | 603 | Local |
| 7:21 AM | Inbound | 610 | Local |
| 7:32 AM | Outbound | 605 | Local |
| 7:42 AM | Inbound | 612 | Local |
| 8:21 AM | Inbound | 616 | Local |
| 8:32 AM | Outbound | 607 | Local |
| 9:21 AM | Inbound | 618 | Local |
| 9:32 AM | Outbound | 609 | Local |
| 10:21 AM | Inbound | 620 | Local |
| 10:32 AM | Outbound | 611 | Local |
| 11:21 AM | Inbound | 622 | Local |
| 11:32 AM | Outbound | 613 | Local |
| 12:21 PM | Inbound | 624 | Local |
| 12:37 PM | Outbound | 615 | Local |
| 1:21 PM | Inbound | 626 | Local |
| 1:32 PM | Outbound | 617 | Local |
| 2:21 PM | Inbound | 628 | Local |
| 2:32 PM | Outbound | 619 | Local |
| 3:21 PM | Inbound | 630 | Local |
| 3:32 PM | Outbound | 623 | Local |
| 4:19 PM | Inbound | 632 | Local |
| 4:37 PM | Outbound | 625 | Local |
| 5:22 PM | Inbound | 634 | Local |
| 5:32 PM | Outbound | 629 | Local |
| 6:21 PM | Inbound | 636 | Local |
| 6:26 PM | Outbound | 631 | Local |
| 7:21 PM | Inbound | 638 | Local |
| 7:32 PM | Outbound | 633 | Local |
| 8:21 PM | Inbound | 640 | Local |
| 8:32 PM | Outbound | 635 | Local |
| 9:21 PM | Inbound | 642 | Local |
| 9:32 PM | Outbound | 637 | Local |
| 10:21 PM | Inbound | 644 | Local |
| 10:32 PM | Outbound | 639 | Local |
| 11:19 PM | Inbound | 646 | Local |
| 11:32 PM | Outbound | 641 | Local |
| 12:37 AM | Outbound | 643 | Local |
Metra Arlington Heights Stations Weekend Schedule
| Time | Direction | Train # | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:47 AM | Outbound | 603 | Local |
| 7:32 AM | Outbound | 605 | Local |
| 8:32 AM | Outbound | 607 | Local |
| 9:32 AM | Outbound | 609 | Local |
| 10:32 AM | Outbound | 611 | Local |
| 11:32 AM | Outbound | 613 | Local |
| 12:37 PM | Outbound | 615 | Local |
| 1:32 PM | Outbound | 617 | Local |
| 2:32 PM | Outbound | 619 | Local |
| 3:32 PM | Outbound | 623 | Local |
| 4:37 PM | Outbound | 625 | Local |
| 5:32 PM | Outbound | 629 | Local |
| 6:26 PM | Outbound | 631 | Local |
| 7:32 PM | Outbound | 633 | Local |
| 8:32 PM | Outbound | 635 | Local |
| 9:32 PM | Outbound | 637 | Local |
| 10:32 PM | Outbound | 639 | Local |
| 11:32 PM | Outbound | 641 | Local |
| 12:37 AM | Outbound | 643 | Local |
| 6:47 AM | Inbound | 602 | Local |
| 7:32 AM | Inbound | 604 | Local |
| 8:32 AM | Inbound | 606 | Local |
| 9:32 AM | Inbound | 608 | Local |
| 10:32 AM | Inbound | 610 | Local |
| 11:32 AM | Inbound | 612 | Local |
| 12:37 PM | Inbound | 614 | Local |
| 1:32 PM | Inbound | 616 | Local |
| 2:32 PM | Inbound | 618 | Local |
| 3:32 PM | Inbound | 620 | Local |
| 4:37 PM | Inbound | 622 | Local |
| 5:32 PM | Inbound | 624 | Local |
| 6:26 PM | Inbound | 626 | Local |
| 7:32 PM | Inbound | 628 | Local |
| 8:32 PM | Inbound | 630 | Local |
| 9:32 PM | Inbound | 632 | Local |
| 10:32 PM | Inbound | 634 | Local |
| 11:32 PM | Inbound | 636 | Local |
Metra Arlington Heights Station Overview
Below is the station Overview.
Metra Arlington Heights Station Key Highlights
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL |
| Line Served | Union Pacific Northwest (UP‑NW) |
| Fare Zone | 3 |
| Accessibility | Yes |
| Waiting Room Hours | 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Ticketing | Ticket vending machines (no full‑time agent) |
| Connecting Transit | Pace Bus Route 594 |
| Total Parking Lots | 12 |
| Total Parking Spaces | 1,944 |
| Daily‑Only Parking | 667 spaces |
| ADA Parking | 22 spaces |
| Distance to Ogilvie | ~ 22.9 miles |
| Average Weekday Ridership (2018) | 2,506 |
| Rank Among Non‑Downtown Stations | 5th busiest |
| Platforms / Tracks | 1 side + 1 island platform, 3 tracks |
| Opened / Rebuilt | Opened 1854, rebuilt 2000 |
Metra Arlington Heights Station Parking Information
- Address: 45 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
- Fare Zone: 3
- Line: Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW)
- Accessibility: Yes
- Ticketing: Ticket Vending Machines available; No Full-Time Agent
- Waiting room hours: 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Connecting Transit: Pace Route 594
- Platform Information: Platform 2 is usually used by Inbound trains, and Platform 1is used for Outbound trains
1. Parking Facilities
Total Parking Lots
- Number of Lots: 12
- Total Parking Spaces: 1,944
- Daily-Only Parking: 667 spaces
- Permit-Only Parking: 1,075 spaces
- ADA-Accessible Spaces: 22 spaces
2. Parking Locations
- North of the Tracks: Northwest Highway and east to Walnut Street, west to Dunton Street
- South Side of Tracks: Between Vail and Dunton Aves on the Payton Run
- Lot 2: North of US-14 on Vail Avenue Between St. James and Fremont Streets
- Larger Lot: South side between Evergreen Avenue and Arlington Heights Road, north of Sigwalt Street
- Non-Commuter Lots: Three other lots on campus don’t have availability for commuters
3. Parking Rates
- Daily-only All-day Metered Parking: $2.00 (cash or multi-space meters)
- Overnight Parking: $2.00/24 hours (cash or pay at multi-space pay stations)
- Overflow lot (Water Tower Lot): $1.85 per day (app/phone pay only)
- Overflow Parking: $1.85 (per day app/phone pay only)
4. Payment Methods
- Cash: Pay at multi-space meters in parking lots. Footer n.If you want to pay with cash, there are a couple of options.
- Mobile Pay: Passport Parking app for app/phone participation lots
Metra Arlington Heights Station Nearby Attractions
- Arlington Heights Historical Museum
- Müller House
- Nathaniel Moore Banta House
- Wheeler-Magnus Round Barn
- Arlington Town Square
- Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
- Metropolis Ballroom
- Arlington Heights Memorial Library
- Lake Arlington
- North School Park
- Arlington Heights Park District
Metra Arlington Heights Stations List
- Harvard
- McHenry
- Woodstock
- Crystal Lake
- Pingree Road
- Cary
- Fox River Grove
- Barrington
- Palatine
- Arlington Park
- Arlington Heights
- Mount Prospect
- Cumberland
- Des Plaines
- Dee Road
- Park Ridge
- Edison Park
- Norwood Park
- Gladstone Park
- Jefferson Park
- Irving Park
- Clybourn
- Chicago Union Station
Metra Arlington Heights Stations Transfers and Connections Stations
- Address: 1 N. Ayer St., Harvard, Ill.
- It is the last station on the Union Pacific Northwest line
- Fare zone: 4
- Platforms: platform 2: inbound, platform 1: outbound.
- Parking: 6 lots, 280 spaces total, including 7 for the ADA
- The station is accessible
- Ticketing: no machines; purchase on board or in the mobile app
- Bus connections: Pace Route 808 (Crystal Lake ↔ Harvard)
Major Transfer/connection Stations on the line
1. Chicago OTC (Ogilvie Transportation Center)
- Major hub in downtown Chicago
- Serves many local buses and rapid transit lines
- Sibling to other commuter rail systems
2. Clybourn
- Other usage Interlocking number OS 85 (now gone), switch target visible, red to the right at Park Ridge Jct, where UPNW and North lines separate
- Some farmers will be permitted to transfer between the Northwest and North lines
- Bus service (e.g., along routes 9, X9, 73)
3. Des Plaines
- Suburban station, connecting to the Pace bus service for local neighborhoods
4. Arlington Heights / Palatine / Barrington / Crystal Lake
- Key stations in the suburbs along the route
- All are served by several bus connections, public transit systems, or shuttle services
FAQs
Q. Are there parking charges at Arlington Heights Station?
Free Parking: Up to two hours of free parking is provided on the lower deck for station patrons.
Long-Term Parking: Monthly parking permits are available for $40 and are ideal for those who wish to park long-term without needing to pay the meter.
Extra Parking: Extra parking is available along Northwest Highway and on the north side of the tracks from East of Walnut Avenue to Dunton Avenue.
Q. How do I buy tickets for Metra trains?
- Ticket Machines: Yes, only available at stations.
- Mobile App: Tickets can be purchased through the Metra app.
- Online: Go to the Metra website for tickets.
- Ticket Office: A ticket office is staffed inside the station building on weekday mornings.
Q. What time do trains depart on weekends?
- Saturdays: All 34 trains (17 in each direction).
- Sundays: All 21 of the trains (10 in, 11 out).
- Inbound Train: The one inbound train leaves from Arlington Heights on weekends and holidays.
Q. Is the station accessible to individuals with disabilities?
Accessibility: Yes, Arlington Heights Station is accessible, offering a variety of features and services to meet the needs of riders with disabilities.
Q. What are the station’s operating hours?
Hours of Operation in Waiting Room: 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
