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How to get fromDes Plaines to Lake Bluffby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Blufftrain train Up-N
    1h 59m
    $5–8

  2. Line 208 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from River Rd & Miner St to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 208
    2. Take the train from Central St. to Lake Blufftrain train Up-N
    2h 28m
    $9–11

  3. Drive  22.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Lake Bluffcar car 22.9 mi
    30 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Lake Blufftaxi taxi 22.9 mi
    30 min
    $65–85

  5. Bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop Bbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Davis Transportation Center - Bus Stop C to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    2h 35m
    $7–12

Des Plaines to Lake Bluff by train

Calendar155Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Lake Bluff via Clybourn in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Lake Bluff via Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B, Davis Transportation Center - Bus Stop C, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 2h 35m.

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