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How to get fromSaint Charles to Des Plainesby taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, line 230 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Saint Charles to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Center St & Algonquin Rdbus bus 230
    2h 3m
    $39–47

  2. Drive 28.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Des Plainescar car 28.7 mi
    45 min
    $6–8

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2h 20m
    $18–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Saint Charles to Des Plainestaxi taxi 28.7 mi
    45 min
    $90–110

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  • Distance: 41.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Des Plaines via Geneva and Chicago OTC in around 2h 20m.

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