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How to get fromGlen Ellyn to Des Plainesby train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 52m
    $6–7

  2. Drive 18.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Des Plainescar car 18.8 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Glen Ellyn to Des Plainestaxi taxi 18.8 mi
    28 min
    $55–70

Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines by train

Calendar169Weekly Trains
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines via Chicago OTC in around 1h 52m.

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