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How to get fromDes Plaines to Saint Charlesby bus, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Line 230 bus, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from White St & Algonquin Rd to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    3. Take the taxi from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Saint Charlestaxi taxi
    1h 55m
    $33–49

  2. Drive 28.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Saint Charlescar car 28.8 mi
    45 min
    $6–8

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    2h 25m
    $18–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Saint Charlestaxi taxi 28.8 mi
    45 min
    $90–110

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  • Distance: 40 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Saint Charles, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Saint Charles via Chicago OTC and Geneva in around 2h 25m.

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