How to get fromChicago to Des Plaines Metra Stationby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Des Plaines Metra Station by train, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
34 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Des Plaines Metra Stationtaxi 18.5 mi
25 min
$55–70
Drive 18.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Des Plaines Metra Stationcar 18.5 mi
25 min
$4–5

Chicago to Des Plaines Metra Station by train

200Weekly Trains

34 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.9 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Des Plaines hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 34 min.

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Des Plaines(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

The Windy City, the third-largest in the US, is located alongside majestic Lake Michigan. Home to many world-class attractions, Chi-Town is easily one of the most visited cities in the country. Watch the Chicago Cubs at baseball stalwart Wrigley Field, go wild at Lincoln Park Zoo or wander down the Riverwalk for that big city feel, Get your dose of culture at one of the many museums, or head to the top of 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock Observatory) for some sky-high panoramic city views. Visit the Navy Pier for sightseeing by boat, and indulge in the dizzying flavours of the city’s unique deep-dish pizza.

Things to do in Des Plaines

Ravinia Festival(Opens in a new window)

Ravinia Festival is a primarily outdoor music venue in Highland Park, Illinois. It hosts a series of outdoor concerts and performances every summer from June to September in a wide variety of musical genres from classical to pop. The first orchestra to perform at Ravinia Festival was the New York Philharmonic under Walter Damrosch on June 17, 1905, with the Chicago Tribune praising its "musical entertainment so satisfying in quality and so delightful in environment." It has been the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) since 1936. Located in the Ravinia neighborhood, the venue operates on the grounds of the 36 acre Ravinia Park, with a variety of outdoor and indoor performing arts facilities, including the architectural prairie style Martin Theater. The Ravinia Festival attracts about 600,000 listeners to some 120 to 150 events.

Ebenezer Floppen Slopper's Wonderful Water Slides(Opens in a new window)

Ebenezer Floppen Slopper's Wonderful Water Slides is an abandoned waterpark located on a hill near the intersection of Illinois Route 38 (Roosevelt Road) and Route 83 in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Places to stay in Des Plaines

Spark by Hilton Des Plaines Chicago O'Hare(Opens in a new window)

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Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago O'Hare(Opens in a new window)

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Wyndham Chicago O'Hare(Opens in a new window)

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Hyatt Place Chicago O'Hare Airport(Opens in a new window)

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