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

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

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  1. Line 330 bus, line 309 bus

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    1. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to Mannheim/Lakebus bus 330
    2. Take the bus from Lake St & Mannheim Rd to 1st St & York Stbus bus 309
    1h 25m
    $3–6

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elmhursttrain train Up-W
    1h 42m
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Elmhursttaxi taxi 12.2 mi
    17 min
    $35–50

  4. Drive 12.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Elmhurstcar car 12.2 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

  5. Bus, line 330 bus, line 309 bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus 250
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to Mannheim/Lakebus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from Lake St & Mannheim Rd to 1st St & York Stbus bus 309
    2h 6m
    $4–6

Des Plaines to Elmhurst by bus

Calendar149Weekly Buses
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 8 to 1st St & York St via Mannheim/Lake and Lake St & Mannheim Rd in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Des Plaines to Elmhurst via Chicago OTC in around 1h 42m.

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