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

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

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  1. Line 330 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Stationbus bus 330
    2. Take the train from LaGrange Road to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    2h 16m
    $6–9

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train Bnsf
    2h 25m
    $9–12

  3. Drive 38.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Auroracar car 38.3 mi
    47 min
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Aurorataxi taxi 38.3 mi
    47 min
    $110–140

Des Plaines to Aurora by bus and train

Calendar148Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Aurora via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 25m.

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