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How to get fromDes Plaines to Waucondaby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Plaines to Wauconda by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the taxi from Barrington to Waucondataxi taxi
    40 min
    $32–40

  2. Drive 21.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Waucondacar car 21.8 mi
    32 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Waucondataxi taxi 21.8 mi
    32 min
    $65–80

  4. Train, taxi via Fox River Grove

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Fox River Grovetrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the taxi from Fox River Grove to Waucondataxi taxi
    48 min
    $31–40

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 22.9 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

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

There is no direct connection from Des Plaines to Wauconda. However, you can take the train to Barrington then take the taxi to Wauconda. Alternatively, you can drive from Des Plaines to Wauconda in around 32 min.

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