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How to get fromDes Plaines to New Buffalo Stationby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to New Buffalo Station by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 53m
    $30–43

  2. Drive 87 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to New Buffalo Stationcar car 87 mi
    1h 40m
    $16–23

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    3h
    $26–48

  4. Line 226 bus, line 56 bus, 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
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo Stationbus bus
    4h 8m
    $28–41

Des Plaines to New Buffalo Station by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and New Buffalo Station, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to New Buffalo Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to New Buffalo Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 8m.

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