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How to get fromDes Plaines to Six Flags Great Americaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Six Flags Great America by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 572 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Clybourntrain train
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Drbus bus 572
    3h 37m
    $7–11

  2. Line 272 bus, line 574 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to College of Lake Countybus bus 574
    3h 47m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 24.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Six Flags Great Americacar car 24.4 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Six Flags Great Americataxi taxi 24.4 mi
    36 min
    $70–90

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  • Distance: 54.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Golf Mill Station to Six Flags Great America via Hawthorn Mall, College of Lake County, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave in around 3h 47m.

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