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

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Downtown 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
    51 min
    $4–5

  2. 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 & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    2h 1m
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 17.6 mi
    25 min
    $55–65

  4. Drive 17.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Downtown Chicagocar car 17.6 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

Des Plaines to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Downtown 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 Downtown Chicago via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Washington & Jefferson in around 2h 1m.

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