Arlington Heights Ranks Among Top 20 Transit Suburbs of Chicago

Arlington Heights has been selected as one of the top ten transit suburbs of Metropolitan Chicago, according to a study released last week by the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development based at DePaul University in Chicago.

The village is ranked third among 20 suburban communities and is described, as "the strongest performer" among the finalist more than 20 miles away from Chicago. 

The Arlington Heights transit station is a dream for commuters, as they can store their bike in one of the largest facilities and the downtown is a "commercial" and "cultural" hub. 

The DePaul University team considered 45 measurable factors to rank the best transit suburbs based on their:

1. Station buildings and platforms;

2. Station grounds and parking;

3. Walkable downtown amenities adjacent to the station; and

4. Degree of community connectivity to public transportation, as measured by the use of commuter rail services.

Arlington Heights received an top 10 ranking in category, earning the overall third ranking in the metro Chicago. 

Top 20 Transit Suburb Rankings:

1. LaGrange

2. Wilmette

3. Arlington Heights

4. Glenview

5. Elmhurst

6. Wheaton

7. Downers Grove

8. Naperville

9. Des Plaines

10. Mt. Prospect

11. Glen Ellyn

12. Northbrook

13. Park Ridge

14. Westmont

15. Western Springs

16. Homewood

17. Deerfield

18. Palatine

19. Highland Park

20. Tinley Park