What is the cheapest way to get from Oak Park to Des Plaines?

The cheapest way to get from Oak Park to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oak Park to Des Plaines?

The fastest way to get from Oak Park to Des Plaines is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Oak Park and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct bus from Oak Park to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Austin & Lake and arriving at Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Oak Park and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct train from Oak Park to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Oak Park and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Oak Park to Des Plaines?

The distance between Oak Park and Des Plaines is 26 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oak Park to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $4 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Oak Park to Des Plaines?

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Oak Park to Des Plaines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oak Park to Des Plaines bus from?

Oak Park to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Austin & Lake station.

Where do I catch the Oak Park to Des Plaines train from?

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

Train or bus from Oak Park to Des Plaines?

The best way to get from Oak Park to Des Plaines is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 91 bus and line 226 bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Oak Park to Des Plaines bus arrive?

Oak Park to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson Park Transit Center station.

Where does the Oak Park to Des Plaines train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oak Park to Des Plaines?

Yes, the driving distance between Oak Park to Des Plaines is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Oak Park to Des Plaines.

Where can I stay near Des Plaines?

There are 389+ hotels available in Des Plaines.

Oak Park to Des Plaines - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 91 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oak Park to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
1h 22m
$5–6
Drive 13.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oak Park to Des Plainescar 13.6 mi
24 min
$3–4
Line 91 bus, line 226 bus
1. Take the bus from Austin & Lake to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 91
2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Busse Hwy & Mason Lnbus 226
2h 9m
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oak Park to Des Plainestaxi 13.6 mi
24 min
$40–55

Oak Park to Des Plaines by train

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Oak Park to Des Plaines via Chicago OTC in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin & Lake to Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 9m.

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