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How to get fromDes Plaines to Northerly Islandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Northerly Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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. Line 226 bus, line 56 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 & Wabashbus bus 56
    1h 58m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 20.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Northerly Islandcar car 20.2 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Northerly Islandtaxi taxi 20.2 mi
    30 min
    $60–75

Des Plaines to Northerly Island 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 Northerly Island, 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 Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Washington & Wabash via Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 1h 58m.

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