How to get from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Cermak-Mccormick Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

56min$8.00
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Cermak-Mccormick Place
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station
    Walk to
    Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station
    East Cermak Road
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the X4 bus from Michigan & 11th Street (South) station to Michigan & Cermak (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

65min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - X4
X4
Walk to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & 11th Street (South)
    ID 1590
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    State & 95th Street (North)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Cermak (South)
    ID 1599
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station
    Walk to
    Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station
    East Cermak Road
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station, Chicago is approximately 20.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Miner St & Pearson St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Miner St & Pearson St
  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Miner St & River Rd

Public transit stations close to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station, Chicago

Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station is located at East Cermak Road, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Cermak (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station:

  • Cermak-Chinatown
  • Cermak-Mccormick Place

Train stations close to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station:

  • 18th St.
  • Mccormick Place

Bus stations close to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station:

  • State & Cermak (North)
  • State & Cermak (South)
  • Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station (West)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the X4 bus from Michigan & 11th Street (South) station to Michigan & Cermak (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

65min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - X4
X4
Walk to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & 11th Street (South)
    ID 1590
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    State & 95th Street (North)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Cermak (South)
    ID 1599
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station
    Walk to
    Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station
    East Cermak Road
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line J14, Bus line X4.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #636| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Chicago Otc station near Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #636| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station costs $8.00.

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