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

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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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lombard to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 48m
    $5–7

  2. Drive  16.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lombard to Des Plainescar car 16.7 mi
    27 min
    $3–5

  3. Line 313 bus, line 331 bus, line 209 bus

    1. Take the bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Lake St & 5th Avebus bus 313
    2. Take the bus from 5th/Lake to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 331
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 209
    2h 38m
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lombard to Des Plainestaxi taxi 16.7 mi
    27 min
    $55–70

Lombard to Des Plaines by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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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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