How to get from Aurora to Des Plaines by train?

By train

To get from Aurora to Des Plaines in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

165min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Aurora
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #623| Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Aurora to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 230 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

136min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 230
230
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Aurora
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1252| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Grange/Burlington Ave.
    ID 10346
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora to Des Plaines
The distance between Aurora, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 54.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora to Des Plaines by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Aurora

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Aurora Transportation Center Bay A.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay C
  • Aurora Transportation Center Bay B
Public transit stations close to Des Plaines, Chicago

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lee/Perry.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Lee/Perry
  • Lee/Jefferson
  • River Rd & Pearson St/River St
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Aurora to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 230 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

136min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 230
230
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Aurora
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1252| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Grange/Burlington Ave.
    ID 10346
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 330, Bus line 230.

  • Is there a direct train between Aurora and Des Plaines in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aurora to Des Plaines in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora to #1250| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till #1250| Chicago Union Station station near Des Plaines in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Aurora to Des Plaines in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Aurora and Des Plaines in Chicago by train is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aurora to get to Des Plaines in Chicago?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aurora and Des Plaines in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #1250| Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Aurora to Des Plaines costs $12.25.

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