The average train between Glen Ellyn and Des Plaines takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Glen Ellyn is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Glen Ellyn station.
Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Glen Ellyn and Des Plaines is 23 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines via Chicago OTC in around 1h 52m.