How to get from Des Plaines to Elburn by train?

By train

To get from Des Plaines to Elburn in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

143min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 230 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Bellwood station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

142min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 230
230
Bus - 330
330
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/St. Charles
    ID 10488
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bellwood
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Elburn

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Elburn, Chicago is approximately 60.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Elburn 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 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:

  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

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

Public transit stations close to Elburn, Chicago

Elburn is located at Elburn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662.

Train stations close to Elburn:

  • Elburn
  • La Fox

Bus stations close to Elburn:

  • Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 230 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the UP-W train from Bellwood station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

142min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 230
230
Bus - 330
330
Train - UP-WUP-W
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/St. Charles
    ID 10488
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bellwood
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 230, Bus line 330, Bus line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

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

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines to #636| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till #636| Chicago Otc station near Elburn in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Elburn in Chicago by train is about 2 hr 23 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the #636| Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Elburn in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Des Plaines to Elburn costs $12.25.

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