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How to get fromValparaiso to Des Plainesby bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Valparaiso to Des Plaines by bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus ChicaGO Dash
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2h 49m
    $8–16

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Davissubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250 / ...
    3h 9m
    $5–16

  3. Bus, train via Gary Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Valparaiso to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120S
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    3h 19m
    $15–25

  4. Drive 66.1 mi

    1. Drive from Valparaiso to Des Plainescar car 66.1 mi
    1h 33m
    $13–18

  5. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus ChicaGO Dash
    2. Take the bus from Madison & Wabash to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    4h 26m
    $6–14

Valparaiso to Des Plaines by bus and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 260 Brown to Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via 333 S Franklin Street, Madison & Wabash, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 4h 26m.

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