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How to get fromRound Lake Beach to Des Plainesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Round Lake Beach to Des Plaines by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Union Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Round Lake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2h 35m
    $10–12

  2. Line 570 bus, line 574 bus, line 272 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cedar Lake/Hawthorne to College of Lake Countybus bus 570
    2. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 574
    3. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    3h 27m
    $4–6

  3. Drive 28.3 mi

    1. Drive from Round Lake Beach to Des Plainescar car 28.3 mi
    42 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Round Lake Beach to Des Plainestaxi taxi 28.3 mi
    42 min
    $85–110

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Round Lake to Glenviewtrain train Md-N
    2h 51m
    $7–10

Round Lake Beach to Des Plaines by train and foot

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Round Lake Beach, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Round Lake to Des Plaines via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cedar Lake/Hawthorne to Golf Mill Station via College of Lake County and Hawthorn Mall in around 3h 27m.

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