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How to get fromToledo to Des Plainesby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Toledo to Des Plaines by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 33m
    $83–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    6h 46m
    $45–80

  3. Drive 257.7 mi

    1. Drive from Toledo to Des Plainescar car 257.7 mi
    4h 29m
    $47–68

  4. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Toledo to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    4h 1m
    $61–374

  5. Bus via Jefferson Park Transit Center (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 14m
    $91–125

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    5h 10m
    $177–741

  7. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    4h 39m
    $72–334

  8. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    6h 18m
    $162–506

  9. Bus to Detroit, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    6h 53m
    $662–1,130

Toledo to Des Plaines by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Toledo, OH, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 25m. Four other operators also service this route.

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