What is the cheapest way to get from Lombard to Des Plaines?

The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lombard to Des Plaines?

The fastest way to get from Lombard to Des Plaines is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lombard and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Des Plaines station. However, there are services departing from Westmore-Meyers/Washington and arriving at Des Plaines Metra Station via 5th/Lake and Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Lombard and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct train from Lombard to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Lombard and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Lombard to Des Plaines?

The distance between Lombard and Des Plaines is 37 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lombard to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Lombard to Des Plaines?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Lombard to Des Plaines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lombard to Des Plaines bus from?

Lombard to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Westmore-Meyers/Washington station.

Where do I catch the Lombard to Des Plaines train from?

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

Train or bus from Lombard to Des Plaines?

The best way to get from Lombard to Des Plaines is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 313 bus and line 331 bus and line 209 bus, which costs $4 - $5 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Lombard to Des Plaines bus arrive?

Lombard to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Lake St & 5th Ave station.

Where does the Lombard to Des Plaines train arrive?

Lombard to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Lombard to Des Plaines?

Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Des Plaines is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Lombard to Des Plaines.

Where can I stay near Des Plaines?

There are 358+ hotels available in Des Plaines.

Lombard to Des Plaines - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 313 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
1h 48m
$5–7
Drive 16.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lombard to Des Plainescar 16.7 mi
27 min
$3–5
Line 313 bus, line 331 bus, line 209 bus
1. Take the bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Lake St & 5th Avebus 313
2. Take the bus from 5th/Lake to Cumberland CTA Stationbus 331
3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus 209
2h 38m
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lombard to Des Plainestaxi 16.7 mi
27 min
$50–65

Lombard to Des Plaines by train

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Distance: 37 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Lombard to Des Plaines via Chicago OTC in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Des Plaines Metra Station via 5th/Lake and Cumberland CTA Station in around 2h 38m.

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