What is the cheapest way to get from Grant Park to Des Plaines?

The cheapest way to get from Grant Park to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grant Park to Des Plaines?

The fastest way to get from Grant Park to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Grant Park and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct bus from Grant Park to Des Plaines station. However, there are services departing from Congress Plaza & Michigan and arriving at Des Plaines Metra Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal and Dempster - Skokie CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Grant Park and Des Plaines?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Des Plaines. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Grant Park to Des Plaines?

The distance between Grant Park and Des Plaines is 17 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.

How do I travel from Grant Park to Des Plaines without a car?

The best way to get from Grant Park to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Grant Park to Des Plaines?

The train from Chicago OTC to Des Plaines takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Grant Park to Des Plaines bus from?

Grant Park to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Congress Plaza & Michigan station.

Where do I catch the Grant Park to Des Plaines train from?

Grant Park to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.

Train or bus from Grant Park to Des Plaines?

The best way to get from Grant Park to Des Plaines is to train which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and bus, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Grant Park to Des Plaines bus arrive?

Grant Park to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Paulina & Howard Terminal station.

Where does the Grant Park to Des Plaines train arrive?

Grant Park to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.

Can I drive from Grant Park to Des Plaines?

Yes, the driving distance between Grant Park to Des Plaines is 19 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Grant Park to Des Plaines.

Where can I stay near Des Plaines?

There are 385+ hotels available in Des Plaines.

Grant Park to Des Plaines - 4 ways to travel via train, line 147 bus, and bus

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
34 min
$4–5
Line 147 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Congress Plaza & Michigan to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Skokie Yellow Line Stationbus 97
3. Take the bus from Dempster - Skokie CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus 250
2h 10m
$4–6
Drive 18.6 mi
1. Drive from Grant Park to Des Plainescar 18.6 mi
26 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grant Park to Des Plainestaxi 18.6 mi
26 min
$55–70

Grant Park to Des Plaines by train

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Distance: 16.9 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Grant Park, Cook County, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Des Plaines hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Congress Plaza & Michigan to Des Plaines Metra Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Skokie Yellow Line Station, and Dempster - Skokie CTA Station in around 2h 10m.

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