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How to get fromChinatown to Des Plainesby ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chinatown to Des Plaines by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Chinatown to Ogilvie/Unionferry ferry Chicago Water Taxi
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 19m
    $10–11

  2. Drive 20 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chinatown to Des Plainescar car 20 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 56 bus, line 226 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Wabash to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Busse Hwy & Mason Lnbus bus 226
    3h 6m
    $8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to Des Plainestaxi taxi 20 mi
    29 min
    $60–75

Chinatown to Des Plaines by ferry and train

Calendar162Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Chinatown, Cook County, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Michigan & Cermak to Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Michigan & Madison, Madison & Wabash, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 3h 6m.

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