How to get from Calumet Park to Des Plaines by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Calumet Park to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

112min$10.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and train via RI, PINK LINE and UP-NW

To get from Calumet Park to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

112min$11.75
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Calumet Park to Des Plaines
The distance between Calumet Park, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 35.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Calumet Park to Des Plaines 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 Calumet Park

Calumet Park is located at Calumet Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Vermont Ave & Laflin St.

Train stations close to Calumet Park:

  • Burr Oak
  • Blue Island
  • Racine

Bus stations close to Calumet Park:

  • Vermont Ave & Laflin St
  • Vermont Ave & Ashland Ave
  • Vermont St & Ashland Ave
Public transit stations close to Des Plaines, Chicago

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:

  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Miner St & Pearson St
  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Lee/Jefferson
Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and train via RI, PINK LINE and UP-NW

To get from Calumet Park to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

112min$11.75
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

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

    The RI train line goes from Blue Island-Vermont station near Calumet Park to #412| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till #412| Lasalle Street station near Des Plaines in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Calumet Park to Des Plaines in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Calumet Park and Des Plaines in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the Blue Island-Vermont station near Calumet Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #412| Lasalle Street station, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and Chicago 'L' fare from Calumet Park to Des Plaines?

    The ride from Calumet Park to Des Plaines costs $10.00.

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