Charter Bus Rentals Arlington Heights

A charter bus is a private, full-size motorcoach that groups rent for exclusive use to travel together on their own schedule. Unlike public transit or scheduled intercity buses, you choose exactly where and when your bus goes—whether that’s a day trip to Wrigley Field, a weeklong tour of colleges, or daily shuttles between Arlington Heights hotels and O’Hare. Charter buses typically seat 40–56 passengers and have amenities like reclining seats, Wi-Fi, power outlets, restrooms, and luggage bays. The main advantage is flexibility: your group travels direct without transfers, following an itinerary you control.

We operate one of the newest, most diverse fleets in Illinois with vehicles from top manufacturers like Grech Motors, Battisti Customs, Midwest Automotive Designs, LGE Coachworks, Tiffany Coach Builders, MCI, Prevost, Van Hool, Krystal, Executive Coach Builders, and more. Options include 15-35 passenger minibuses (great for corporate shuttles to Schaumburg or wedding transportation at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre), 40-56 passenger charter buses (ideal for school field trips to Chicago museums or sports team travel), party buses holding 10 to 50 people (perfect for nights out in downtown Arlington Heights or bachelor/bachelorette parties), sprinter vans seating 10-15, and even school buses for large student groups. Whatever size group you have or destination you’re planning, we can match you with the right bus equipped with the features you need.

Bus rental prices depend on vehicle size, trip length, and time of year but typical ranges are: Charter Bus — $145 – $550+ per hour | $1,520 – $5,000+ per day | $6.00 – $9.95 per mile; Minibus — $150 – $450+ per hour | $1,520 – $3,465+ per day | $4.00 – $9.95 per mile; Party Bus — Weekdays $180 – $500+ /hr, Weekends $200 – $520+ /hr | $1,000 – $3,900+ per day; Sprinter Van — Weekdays $160 – $400+ /hr, Weekends $180 – $450+ /hr | $1,000 – $3,900+ per day. Peak demand during graduations, festivals, or playoff season may increase rates. For example, a Saturday wedding shuttle from Arlington Heights to downtown Chicago will cost more than a midweek corporate transfer to O’Hare. Call 708-797-6790 with your headcount and itinerary for an instant quote customized to your exact needs.

Major pricing factors include total mileage (longer trips cost more), duration (overnight/multiday rentals incur higher fees), vehicle type (larger buses with premium amenities are pricier), and seasonality (spring/summer weekends book fast due to weddings and graduations). Additional variables are number of service days (recurring shuttles get volume discounts), special requests like ADA accessibility or custom branding, and deadhead distance if your pickup point is far from our nearest depot. Parking fees at venues like Arlington International Racecourse or Allstate Arena are not included and should be arranged separately by the group organizer.

Booking is simple: first gather your trip details—date(s), pickup/drop-off addresses, headcount, and any must-have amenities like Wi-Fi or onboard restroom. Call our 24/7 reservations team at 708-797-6790 or fill out the online form to get an instant quote. We’ll send you options matching your requirements and answer any questions about the fleet. Once you choose a bus, review the contract. You’ll receive a confirmation with all reservation info. Our staff is always available to help modify itineraries or add last-minute stops around Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, or Rolling Meadows.

Charter buses come standard with cushioned seats, climate control, reading lights, PA system, and overhead storage racks. Most models feature free Wi-Fi, individual USB/power outlets, flat-screen TVs with DVD/Blu-ray player, Bluetooth audio, and underfloor luggage bays sized for large coolers or instrument cases. Restrooms are included on 40+ passenger coaches. Optional upgrades include hardwood-style flooring, LED accent lighting, fold-out tray tables, window shades, and rear galley with coffee maker or mini-fridge. ADA-accessible lifts available upon request. Let us know if your group wants something specific like card tables for a senior outing to Rivers Casino or extra AV equipment for a band tour.

We provide transportation for every type of group including corporate commuters to downtown Chicago, wedding parties shuttling guests between hotels and banquet halls, school field trips to Lincoln Park Zoo or Museum Campus, college sports teams traveling to tournaments, church retreats, summer camps, volunteer organizations, political rallies, union picket lines, film production crews, and fan buses to Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Sox, or Blackhawks games. Popular uses in Arlington Heights are company picnics at Lake Arlington, bar crawls in Hickory-Kensington district, quinceañeras, Greek life formals, and Veterans Day parades. No group is too big or small—we handle single roundtrips or complex multi-day itineraries across state lines.

We proudly serve all of Arlington Heights plus surrounding communities like Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, and Mount Prospect. Regular destinations include downtown Chicago (Loop, West Loop, River North, South Loop), O’Hare and Midway airports, Navy Pier, United Center, McCormick Place, Rosemont Entertainment District, suburban business parks, university campuses (UIC, DePaul, Northwestern, Loyola), Six Flags Great America, Starved Rock State Park, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Springfield. Need out-of-state transport? We can dispatch buses anywhere in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, or Missouri for marathons, conventions, or casino runs.

For fastest service, call our office at 708-797-6790 anytime day or night. One of our agents will collect your trip info and generate a quote within minutes. You can also email us or use the contact form on our website; please include preferred travel dates, pickup city, destination, estimated passenger count, and budget range so we can tailor recommendations. Quotes are valid for 72 hours and there’s no obligation to book. Customer support is available 24/7 to assist with itinerary changes, mechanical issues en route, lost property, or feedback after your ride.

Designated loading zones exist at major venues like Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, and village hall. For large events, reserve space in municipal lots such as Vail Avenue Garage or Evergreen Plaza. Hotels along Algonquin Road and Dundee Road typically allow bus parking at the rear of the property—confirm with the front desk ahead of arrival. School pickups should use the main entrance loop unless directed otherwise by administration. When staging multiple buses, stagger arrival times to avoid blocking traffic on narrow residential streets. Overnight parking may be arranged at Frontier Park or Sunset Meadows with prior approval from Arlington Heights Park District.