What is the cheapest way to get from South Elgin to Des Plaines?

The cheapest way to get from South Elgin to Des Plaines is to bus and line 230 bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Elgin to Des Plaines?

The fastest way to get from South Elgin to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between South Elgin and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct bus from South Elgin to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from La Fox St & Prairie St and arriving at Center St & Algonquin Rd via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between South Elgin and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct train from South Elgin to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from South Elgin to Des Plaines?

The distance between South Elgin and Des Plaines is 34 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.

How do I travel from South Elgin to Des Plaines without a car?

The best way to get from South Elgin to Des Plaines without a car is to bus and line 230 bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $3 - $6.

How long does it take to get from South Elgin to Des Plaines?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from South Elgin to Des Plaines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Elgin to Des Plaines bus from?

South Elgin to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.

Where do I catch the South Elgin to Des Plaines train from?

South Elgin to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from South Elgin to Des Plaines?

The best way to get from South Elgin to Des Plaines is to bus and line 230 bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the South Elgin to Des Plaines bus arrive?

South Elgin to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

Where does the South Elgin to Des Plaines train arrive?

South Elgin to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from South Elgin to Des Plaines?

Yes, the driving distance between South Elgin to Des Plaines is 25 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from South Elgin to Des Plaines.

Where can I stay near Des Plaines?

There are 369+ hotels available in Des Plaines.

South Elgin to Des Plaines - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 230 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from South Elgin to Des Plaines by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 230 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Center St & Algonquin Rdbus 230
2h 42m
$4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
3h 11m
$11–14
Drive 24.6 mi
1. Drive from South Elgin to Des Plainescar 24.6 mi
39 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Elgin to Des Plainestaxi 24.6 mi
39 min
$75–95
Line 554 bus, line 208 bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Northwest Transportation Centerbus 554
2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to River Rd & Miner Stbus 208
3h 5m
$4–5

South Elgin to Des Plaines by bus

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Distance: 33.9 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between South Elgin, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from La Fox St & Prairie St to Center St & Algonquin Rd via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and Rosemont CTA Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Fox St & Prairie St to Des Plaines via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Elgin, Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 11m.

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