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How to get fromGlendale Heights to Des Plainesby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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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
    2h 28m
    $7–10

  2. Drive 17.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glendale Heights to Des Plainescar car 17.3 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 715 bus, line 313 bus, line 331 bus

    1. Take the bus from Glen Ellyn/Winthrop to Yorktown Centerbus bus 715
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Lake St & 5th Avebus bus 313
    3. Take the bus from 5th/Lake to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 331
    4h 4m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Glendale Heights to Des Plainestaxi taxi 17.3 mi
    27 min
    $50–65

Glendale Heights to Des Plaines by bus and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Glen Ellyn/Winthrop to Des Plaines via Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra, Glen Ellyn, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glen Ellyn/Winthrop to Des Plaines Metra Station via Yorktown Center, 5th/Lake, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 4h 4m.

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