The average train between Des Plaines and Wheaton takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Des Plaines to Wheaton. 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 Wheaton. 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 Wheaton at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Wheaton. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines station and arriving at Wheaton station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Des Plaines to Wheaton train services, operated by Metra, depart from Des Plaines station.
Des Plaines to Wheaton train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Wheaton station.
The distance between Des Plaines and Wheaton is 26.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Des Plaines to Wheaton via Chicago OTC in around 2h 3m.