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How to get fromDes Plaines to Algonquinby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    48 min
    $22–26
  2. Drive  24.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Algonquincar car 24.5 mi
    36 min
    $5–7
  3. Line 208 bus, line 607 bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 208
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 607
    1h 39m
    $29–37
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Algonquintaxi taxi 24.5 mi
    36 min
    $75–95

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What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Algonquin, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Des Plaines to Cary hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Algonquin via Northwest Transportation Center and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 1h 39m.

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