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How to get fromFox Lake to Des Plainesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2h 46m
    $10–13

  2. Line 570 bus, line 574 bus, line 272 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rollins/Grand/Forest to College of Lake Countybus bus 570
    2. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 574
    3. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    3h 39m
    $4–6

  3. Drive  32.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fox Lake to Des Plainescar car 32.3 mi
    46 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fox Lake to Des Plainestaxi taxi 32.3 mi
    46 min
    $95–120

Fox Lake to Des Plaines by train and foot

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Fox Lake to Des Plaines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rollins/Grand/Forest to Golf Mill Station via College of Lake County and Hawthorn Mall in around 3h 39m.

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