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

The cheapest way to get from Highland Park to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Highland Park to Des Plaines is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $45 - $55.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Highland Park to Des Plaines station. However, there are services departing from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd and arriving at Des Plaines Metra Station via Davis CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Highland Park to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Highland Park and arriving at Des Plaines via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Highland Park to Des Plaines?

The distance between Highland Park and Des Plaines is 28 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.

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

The best way to get from Highland Park to Des Plaines without a car is to line 213 bus and bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $4 - $7.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Highland Park to Des Plaines, including transfers.

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

Highland Park to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd station.

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

Highland Park to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Highland Park station.

Train or bus from Highland Park to Des Plaines?

The best way to get from Highland Park to Des Plaines is to line 213 bus and bus which takes 1h 34m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Highland Park to Des Plaines bus arrive?

Highland Park to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Church St & Benson Ave station.

Where does the Highland Park to Des Plaines train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Highland Park to Des Plaines?

Yes, the driving distance between Highland Park to Des Plaines is 15 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Highland Park to Des Plaines.

Where can I stay near Des Plaines?

There are 339+ hotels available in Des Plaines.

Highland Park to Des Plaines - 4 ways to travel via train, line 213 bus

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

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Line 213 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Church St & Benson Avebus 213
2. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
1h 34m
$4–6
Drive 14.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Highland Park to Des Plainescar 14.9 mi
23 min
$3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Highland Park to Clybourntrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
1h 36m
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Highland Park to Des Plainestaxi 14.9 mi
23 min
$45–55

Highland Park to Des Plaines by bus

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Distance: 27.7 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Highland Park, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Des Plaines Metra Station via Church St & Benson Ave and Davis CTA Station in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Highland Park to Des Plaines via Clybourn in around 1h 36m.

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