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How to get fromWinnetka to Des Plainesby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 213 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Church St & Benson Avebus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    1h 2m
    $4–6

  2. Drive 12.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winnetka to Des Plainescar car 12.8 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 22m
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Winnetka to Des Plainestaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    21 min
    $40–50

Winnetka to Des Plaines by bus

Calendar206Weekly Buses
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Des Plaines Metra Station via Church St & Benson Ave and Davis CTA Station in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnetka to Des Plaines via Clybourn in around 1h 22m.

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