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How to get fromFairfield to Des Plainesby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Fairfield to Des Plaines by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Fairfield to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    6h 1m
    $228–734

  2. Fly Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    7h 17m
    $103–545

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fairfield to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    23h 8m
    $321–696

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgeport Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0255s
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    24h 44m
    $155–265

  5. Drive 852.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfield to Des Plainescar car 852.2 mi
    14h 27m
    $156–225

  6. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    6h 25m
    $340–946

  7. Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus bus
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    6h 56m
    $161–953

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fairfield to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    7h 8m
    $223–589

  9. Fly Tweed-New Haven Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HVN - ORD
    6h 29m
    $183–561

  10. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Fairfield to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LGA - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    8h 16m
    $193–823

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 50m
    $180–389

Fairfield to Des Plaines by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Fairfield to Des Plaines via 125th Street - Harlem, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Rd. at Ruane St. to Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Bridgeport Bus Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Washington, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 24h 44m.

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