There are 3 ways to get from Des Plaines to Brook by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain Cardinal
3h 56m$81–118Drive 95.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Plaines to Brookcar 95.3 mi
2h 9m$18–26Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
5h 43m$69–99
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Brook is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Brook is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Brook. However, there are services departing from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln and arriving at Rensselaer Bus Stop via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Brook station. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Rensselaer Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Des Plaines and Brook is 107 miles. The road distance is 95.9 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Brook without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Des Plaines to Brook, including transfers.
Des Plaines to Brook bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Des Plaines to Brook train services, operated by Metra, depart from Des Plaines station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Brook is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Brook, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Des Plaines to Brook via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Rensselaer Station in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Brook via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Rensselaer Bus Stop in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Des Plaines to Brook bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Jefferson station.
Des Plaines to Brook train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Brook is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Des Plaines to Brook.
There are seven+ hotels available in Brook.