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How to get fromWood Dale to Des Plainesby train, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Wood Dale to Des Plaines by train, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wood Dale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 49m
    $8–10

  2. Drive 9.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wood Dale to Des Plainescar car 9.8 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wood Dale to Des Plainestaxi taxi 9.8 mi
    15 min
    $30–40

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Wood Dale to Des Plaineswalk walk 9.7 mi
    3h 7m

Wood Dale to Des Plaines by train and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Wood Dale to Des Plaines via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 1h 49m.

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