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How to get fromDes Plaines to Magnificent Mileby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Magnificent Mile 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
    39 min
    $4–5

  2. Bus, line 97 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dempster - Skokie CTA Stationbus bus 250
    2. Take the bus from Skokie Yellow Line Station to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 97
    3. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Eriebus bus 147
    2h 2m
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Magnificent Miletaxi taxi 17.8 mi
    25 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive  17.8 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Magnificent Milecar car 17.8 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

Des Plaines to Magnificent Mile by train

Calendar195Weekly Trains
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Magnificent Mile, 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 Des Plaines Metra Station to Michigan & Erie via Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Skokie Yellow Line Station, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 2h 2m.

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