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How to get fromElmhurst to Des Plainesby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elmhurst to Des Plaines by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 309 bus, line 330 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus bus 309
    2. Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    1h 6m
    $4–5

  2. Drive 12.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Des Plainescar car 12.9 mi
    18 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 39m
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmhurst to Des Plainestaxi taxi 12.9 mi
    18 min
    $40–50

  5. Line 309 bus, line 330 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus bus 309
    2. Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250
    1h 30m
    $5–6

Elmhurst to Des Plaines by bus

Calendar144Weekly Buses
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a bus from 1st St & York St to O'Hare MMF Bay 8 via Lake St & Mannheim Rd and Mannheim/Lake in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elmhurst to Des Plaines via Chicago OTC in around 1h 39m.

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