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

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There are 6 ways to get from Plainfield to Des Plaines by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2h 30m
    $39–47

  2. Drive 40.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plainfield to Des Plainescar car 40.8 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Stationbus bus 755
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2h 46m
    $10–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Des Plainestaxi taxi 40.8 mi
    50 min
    $110–150

  5. Bus, train via Michigan & Monroe

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Monroe St & Wabash Avebus bus 850 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    3h 1m
    $11–13

  6. Bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Michigan Ave & Tribune Towerbus bus 850 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Michigan & Hubbard to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    3h 55m
    $8–12

Plainfield to Des Plaines by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 58.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Plainfield to Des Plaines via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride to Des Plaines Metra Station via Michigan & Hubbard, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Skokie Yellow Line Station, and Dempster - Skokie CTA Station in around 3h 55m.

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