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How to get fromJoliet to Des Plainesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2h 25m
    $10–12

  2. Bus, line 313 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Yorktown Centerbus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Lake St & 5th Avebus bus 313
    5h
    $6–7

  3. Drive 42.6 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Des Plainescar car 42.6 mi
    57 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Joliet to Des Plainestaxi taxi 42.6 mi
    57 min
    $120–150

Joliet to Des Plaines by train and foot

Calendar136Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Des Plaines via LaSalle Street and Chicago OTC in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Des Plaines Metra Station via Yorktown Center, 5th/Lake, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 5h.

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