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How to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University by bus and train?

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Clybourn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the 74 bus from Fullerton & Ashland (East) station to Fullerton & Seminary (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

42min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 9
9
Bus - 74
74
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & Armitage (North)
    ID 6260
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Ravenswood (West Leg) & Leland (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & Fullerton (North)
    ID 17392
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fullerton & Ashland (East)
    ID 17254
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Fullerton & Halsted (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fullerton & Seminary (East)
    ID 1346
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    North Kenmore Avenue
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University by bus and train via UP-NW and 73

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Clybourn station. Next, take the 73 bus from Cortland & Ashland (East) station to Armitage & Seminary (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

45min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 73
73
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cortland & Ashland (East)
    ID 4070
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Clark & North (Nw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Armitage & Seminary (East)
    ID 4075
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    North Kenmore Avenue
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University

The distance between Des Plaines Metra Station, Chicago and Depaul University, Chicago is approximately 15.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University by bus 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 Metra Station

Des Plaines Metra Station is located at Des Plaines Metra Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is River Rd & Mill St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • River Rd & Mill St
  • River Rd & River St/Pearson St
  • River Rd & Pearson St/River St

Public transit stations close to Depaul University, Chicago

Depaul University is located at North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Diversey (Brown/Purple).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Depaul University:

  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)
  • Wellington (Brown/Purple)
  • Fullerton

Train stations close to Depaul University:

  • Clybourn

Bus stations close to Depaul University:

  • Fullerton & Sheffield (East)
  • Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (West)
  • Fullerton & Sheffield (Red/Brown/Purple Line) (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University by bus and train via UP-NW and 73

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Clybourn station. Next, take the 73 bus from Cortland & Ashland (East) station to Armitage & Seminary (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

45min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 73
73
Walk to Depaul University
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cortland & Ashland (East)
    ID 4070
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Clark & North (Nw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Armitage & Seminary (East)
    ID 4075
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Depaul University
    Walk to
    Depaul University
    North Kenmore Avenue
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 9, Bus line 74.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 73.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

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

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines to #636| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #636| Chicago Otc station near Depaul University in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines and Depaul University in Chicago by train and bus is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Des Plaines station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines.

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

    Get off the train at the #636| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Depaul University in Chicago.

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

    The first train from Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines to Depaul University in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 11:01 PM.

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

    The ride from Des Plaines Metra Station to Depaul University costs $6.00.

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