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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    56 min
    $9–13

  2. Drive 20.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Chinatowncar car 20.2 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 226 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 226
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Statebus bus 56
    2h 24m
    $8–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Chinatowntaxi taxi 20.2 mi
    29 min
    $60–75

Des Plaines to Chinatown by train, bus, and subway

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Chinatown, Cook County, 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 State & 23rd Street via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & State, and State & Washington in around 2h 24m.

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