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How to get fromDes Plaines to Chicago Heightsby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Chicago Heights by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway, line 352 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Lake to 95thsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Halsted St & Lincoln Hwybus bus 352
    2h 30m
    $11–17

  2. Drive 45.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Chicago Heightscar car 45.5 mi
    57 min
    $9–12

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to 211th St.train train Me
    2h 58m
    $12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Chicago Heightstaxi taxi 45.5 mi
    57 min
    $130–160

  5. Bus, line 357 bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Matteson, ILbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
    2. Take the bus from Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct to Lincoln Hwy & Emerald Ave/West End Avebus bus 357
    3h 9m
    $45–63

  6. Train, line 29 bus, line 352 bus

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wacker & State to 95th Red Line Stationbus bus 29
    3. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Halsted St & Lincoln Hwybus bus 352
    3h 15m
    $9–12

Des Plaines to Chicago Heights by train, bus, and subway

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Lincoln Hwy & Chicago Rd via Chicago OTC, Washington & Canal, Randolph & Michigan, Millennium Station, 211th St., and 211th St Metra in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Lincoln Hwy & Emerald Ave/West End Ave via Matteson, IL and Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct in around 3h 9m.

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