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How to get fromPark Ridge to Des Plainesby train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Park Ridge to Des Plaines by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Park Ridge to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    5h 38m
    $134–748

  2. Fly Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    7h 8m
    $119–730

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montvale Town Center Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Rockland Coaches
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    23h 39m
    $175–265

  4. Train via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 54m
    $530–863

  5. Drive  808.7 mi

    1. Drive from Park Ridge to Des Plainescar car 808.7 mi
    13h 33m
    $143–207

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    6h 8m
    $371–951

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    6h 36m
    $135–569

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Park Ridge to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    7h 48m
    $230–704

  9. Bus, bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Montvale Town Center Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Lehigh Valley Intl Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    7h 57m
    $129–447

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Montvale Town Center Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 24m
    $185–300

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    31h 51m
    $613–1,035

Park Ridge to Des Plaines by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 749.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Montvale Town Center Park & Ride to Des Plaines via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Park Ridge to Des Plaines via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 54m.

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