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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Des Plaines Riverby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Des Plaines River by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2. Take the taxi from Joliet to Des Plaines Rivertaxi taxi
    1h 58m
    $56–72

  2. Drive 61.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Des Plaines Rivercar car 61.6 mi
    1h 18m
    $12–17

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus bus 755
    2. Take the taxi from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Des Plaines Rivertaxi taxi
    2h 30m
    $63–80

  4. Train, line 501 bus

    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay D to Gateway Blvd & Olympic Blvdbus bus 501
    2h 53m
    $48–65

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Map of how to get from Chicago Union Station to Des Plaines River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Des Plaines River, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago Union Station to Des Plaines River. However, you can walk to LaSalle Street, take the train to Joliet, then take the taxi to Des Plaines River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Plainfield Park-n-Ride then take the taxi to Des Plaines River.

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