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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Cicero by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cicerotrain train Bnsf
    1h 26m
    $7–10

  2. Drive  16.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Cicerocar car 16.8 mi
    29 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 226 bus, line 85 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 Central & Harrison Terminalbus bus 85
    1h 27m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Cicerotaxi taxi 16.8 mi
    29 min
    $50–65

  5. Train, line 60 bus

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Madison & Canal to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus bus 60
    1h 36m
    $7–8

Des Plaines to Cicero by train and foot

Calendar181Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Cicero via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Central & Harrison Terminal via Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 1h 27m.

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