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

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Elmhurst, IL by train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station 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 33 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

93min$11.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
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
    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
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 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 41 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

101min$6.05
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 330
330
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
    ID 37590
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
    ID 37511
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/St. Charles
    ID 10488
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bellwood
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Des Plaines Metra Station, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 33.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elmhurst, IL by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Des Plaines Metra Station to Elmhurst, IL by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 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 41 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

101min$6.05
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 330
330
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
    ID 37590
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
    ID 37511
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/St. Charles
    ID 10488
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bellwood
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elmhurst
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Train line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line 330, Train line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

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

    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 one train line till #636| Chicago Otc station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

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

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by train is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    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 Elmhurst, IL?

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

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

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

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