What is the cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Des Plaines?

The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waukesha to Des Plaines?

The fastest way to get from Waukesha to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Waukesha and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at Center St & Algonquin Rd via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Waukesha to Des Plaines?

The distance between Waukesha and Des Plaines is 108 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukesha to Des Plaines without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Waukesha to Des Plaines?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Waukesha to Des Plaines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waukesha to Des Plaines bus from?

Waukesha to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride station.

Where does the Waukesha to Des Plaines bus arrive?

Waukesha to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.

Can I drive from Waukesha to Des Plaines?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to Des Plaines is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Waukesha to Des Plaines.

Where can I stay near Des Plaines?

There are 348+ hotels available in Des Plaines.

Waukesha to Des Plaines - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 1 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waukesha to Des Plaines by bus, train, or car

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best
1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
4h 55m
$48–58
Drive 80.9 mi
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1. Drive from Waukesha to Des Plainescar 80.9 mi
1h 41m
$15–22
Line 1 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus 1
2. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain
5h 19m
$47–86

Waukesha to Des Plaines by bus and subway

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4h 55mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express operates a bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures every 3 hours. Tickets cost $43–47 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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