The average train between Wheaton and Des Plaines takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Wheaton 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 Wheaton and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Wheaton is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wheaton to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Wheaton station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Wheaton to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wheaton station.
Wheaton to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Wheaton and Des Plaines is 26.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Wheaton to Des Plaines via Chicago OTC in around 1h 58m.