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How to get fromDes Plaines to Roosevelt Universityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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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 Washington & Canal to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wellsbus bus J14
    56 min
    $7–8

  2. Drive 18.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Roosevelt Universitycar car 18.5 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. 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 & Van Buren/Ida B. Wellsbus bus 147
    2h 15m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Roosevelt Universitytaxi taxi 18.5 mi
    26 min
    $55–70

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 2m
    $4–5

Des Plaines to Roosevelt University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.3 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

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

You can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Roosevelt University via Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Skokie Yellow Line Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, Metra operates a train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 39 min.

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