- Distance: 17.6 mi
- Duration: 37 min
The average train between Des Plaines and Downtown Chicago takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. There is an hourly train service from Des Plaines to Downtown Chicago. 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 Des Plaines and Downtown Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Des Plaines is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Des Plaines station and arriving at Downtown Chicago station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Des Plaines to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Des Plaines station.
Des Plaines to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
The distance between Des Plaines and Downtown Chicago is 26.5 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Metra operates a train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 39 min.
