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There are 4 ways to get from Magnificent Mile 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 Michigan & Huron 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
    1h 51m
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Magnificent Mile to Des Plainestaxi taxi 17.6 mi
    24 min
    $55–65

  4. Drive 17.6 mi

    1. Drive from Magnificent Mile to Des Plainescar car 17.6 mi
    24 min
    $4–5

Magnificent Mile 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 Magnificent Mile, IL, 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 Michigan & Huron to Des Plaines Metra Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Skokie Yellow Line Station, and Dempster - Skokie CTA Station in around 1h 51m.

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