What is the cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Toledo?

The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Toledo is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Toledo?

The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Toledo is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Toledo?

No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Toledo. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Toledo Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Toledo?

No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Toledo. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Toledo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Des Plaines to Toledo?

The distance between Des Plaines and Toledo is 252 miles. The road distance is 258.4 miles.

How do I travel from Des Plaines to Toledo without a car?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Toledo without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $120 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Des Plaines to Toledo?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Des Plaines to Toledo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Toledo bus from?

Des Plaines to Toledo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Des Plaines to Toledo train from?

Des Plaines to Toledo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Des Plaines to Toledo?

The best way to get from Des Plaines to Toledo is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Des Plaines to Toledo bus arrive?

Des Plaines to Toledo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Des Plaines and Toledo?

Toledo is 1h ahead of Des Plaines. It is currently 6:55 AM in Des Plaines and 7:55 AM in Toledo.

Where does the Des Plaines to Toledo train arrive?

Des Plaines to Toledo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.

Can I drive from Des Plaines to Toledo?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Toledo is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Des Plaines to Toledo.

Where can I stay near Toledo?

There are 117+ hotels available in Toledo.

Des Plaines to Toledo - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Des Plaines to Toledo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), train, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
5h 43m
$127–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
6h 40m
$42–73
Drive 256.9 mi
1. Drive from Des Plaines to Toledocar 256.9 mi
4h 30m
$47–68
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
5h 52m
Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 57m
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne to Toledobus
5h 7m
$71–305
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
4. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
7h 1m
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
3. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
6h 49m

Des Plaines to Toledo by train and bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.1 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Toledo, OH, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–200 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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