The average train between Highland Park and Des Plaines takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Highland Park 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 Highland Park and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Highland Park is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Highland Park to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Highland Park station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Highland Park to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Highland Park station.
Highland Park to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Highland Park and Des Plaines is 17.9 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Highland Park to Des Plaines via Clybourn in around 1h 36m.