How to get from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL by train?

From Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL by train

To get from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

91min$11.00
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
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
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

91min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 230
230
Bus - 330
330
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    40 yd • 1 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
    24 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
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Des Plaines, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 33.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 1st St & York St.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Elmhurst
  • Villa Park
  • Berkeley

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • 1st St & York St
  • York St & Schiller St / Schiller Ct
  • York St & North Ave

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From Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

91min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 230
230
Bus - 330
330
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    40 yd • 1 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
    24 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
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Train line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 230, Bus line 330, Train line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL by train?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #636| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the train fare from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Elmhurst, IL costs $11.00.

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