The average train between Aurora and Des Plaines takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Aurora to Des Plaines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aurora and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Aurora is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Aurora station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Aurora to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
Aurora to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Aurora and Des Plaines is 47.2 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Aurora to Des Plaines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 19m.