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How to get fromDes Plaines to Wonder Lakeby train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    1h 10m
    $27–32

  2. Drive 37.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Wonder Lakecar car 37.9 mi
    57 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Wonder Laketaxi taxi 37.9 mi
    57 min
    $120–150

  4. Train via Woodstock

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Woodstocktrain train Up-Nw
    1h 10m
    $35–46

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

Metra operates a train from Des Plaines to McHenry twice daily. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h.

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