How to get from Des Plaines to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Des Plaines to Depaul University by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Des Plaines to Depaul University in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Jefferson Park station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

61min$6.25
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Depaul University
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
    #632| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Des Plaines to Depaul University by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Depaul University in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the 56 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Washington & State (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

48min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Depaul University
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
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Depaul University

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Depaul University, Chicago is approximately 17.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Depaul University 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 Des Plaines Metra Station.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave
  • Miner St & River Rd

Public transit stations close to Depaul University, Chicago

Depaul University is located at 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Depaul University:

  • Adams/Wabash
  • Monroe-Red
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Bus stations close to Depaul University:

  • Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only)
  • Dearborn & Jackson (North)
  • Adams & State (West)

Related Routes

From Des Plaines to Depaul University by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Depaul University in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the 56 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Washington & State (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

48min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Depaul University
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
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
    500 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Depaul University?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to Depaul University?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 56.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Depaul University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Depaul University?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #632| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Jefferson Park station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line till Jefferson Park station near Depaul University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Depaul University by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Depaul University in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Depaul University?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #632| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Depaul University?

    Get off the train at the Jefferson Park station, which is closest to Depaul University in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Des Plaines to Depaul University?

    The first train from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Depaul University in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 6:31 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Des Plaines to Depaul University?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Depaul University costs $6.25.

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