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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    34 min
    $4–5

  2. Line 147 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Skokie Yellow Line Stationbus bus 97
    3. Take the bus from Dempster - Skokie CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250
    2h 6m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Des Plainestaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    25 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 18.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Des Plainescar car 18.2 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

Illinois to Des Plaines by train

Calendar200Weekly Trains
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Illinois, 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 State & Van Buren to Des Plaines Metra Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Skokie Yellow Line Station, and Dempster - Skokie CTA Station in around 2h 6m.

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