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Trip Overview

The average train between Des Plaines and West Chicago takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Des Plaines to West 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.

2h 7m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Des Plaines to West Chicago train times

Trains run hourly between Des Plaines and West 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 West Chicago at 1:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 12m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra2h 2m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 37m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MetraMetra6h 8m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 50m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra2h 15m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MetraMetra6h 8m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 50m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra2h 15m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    MetraMetra1h 57m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 47m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 57m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    MetraMetra1h 57m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 47m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 57m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MetraMetra1h 50m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra2h 15m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 53m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MetraMetra6h 8m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 50m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra2h 15m • 1 change
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    MetraMetra1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Plaines to West Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Des Plaines to West Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and West Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to West Chicago via Chicago OTC in around 2h 15m.

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