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How to get fromRacine to Des Plainesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Racine to Des Plaines by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kenosha to Clybourntrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    3h 30m
    $11–17

  2. Drive 54.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Racine to Des Plainescar car 54.7 mi
    1h 15m
    $10–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marquette and 6th to Mitchell Airportbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    3h 56m
    $36–58

  4. Train, line 213 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Kenosha to Highland Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Avebus bus 213
    3. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250 / ...
    4h 8m
    $13–20

Racine to Des Plaines by bus and train

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Racine Street and 14th Street to Des Plaines via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, and Clybourn in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marquette and 6th to Center St & Algonquin Rd via Mitchell Airport, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 3h 56m.

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