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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2h 51m
    $7–11

  2. Line 272 bus, line 574 bus, line 565 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to College of Lake Countybus bus 574
    3. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Avebus bus 565
    3h 26m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 27 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Gurneecar car 27 mi
    32 min
    $5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Gurneetaxi taxi 27 mi
    32 min
    $80–100

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Mainsubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the train from Main St. to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    4h 22m
    $9–17

Des Plaines to Gurnee by train and bus

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Clybourn, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Mill Station to Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave via Hawthorn Mall and College of Lake County in around 3h 26m.

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