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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    39 min
    $4–5

  2. Line 226 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop Cbus bus 226
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklinbus bus 56
    1h 52m
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Chicagotaxi taxi 18.4 mi
    26 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 18.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Chicagocar car 18.4 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

Des Plaines to Chicago by train

Calendar195Weekly Trains
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

Metra operates a train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Washington & Franklin via Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop C and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 1h 52m.

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