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How to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to State/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

49min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
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
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    240 yd • 3 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
    State/Lake
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and train via UP-NW and GREEN LINE

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to State/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

51min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
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
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    State/Lake
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College

The distance between Des Plaines Metra Station, Chicago and Harold Washington College, Chicago is approximately 18.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College 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 Des Plaines Metra Station

Des Plaines Metra Station is located at Des Plaines Metra Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is River Rd & Mill St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • River Rd & Mill St
  • River Rd & River St/Pearson St
  • River Rd & Pearson St/River St

Public transit stations close to Harold Washington College, Chicago

Harold Washington College is located at East Lake Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Michigan & South Water (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Lake (Red)
  • Washington/Wabash
  • Clark/Lake

Train stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Harold Washington College:

  • Michigan & South Water (South)
  • Michigan Ave/Wacker Pl/South Water (Pick Up Only)
  • Michigan & South Water (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College by Chicago 'L' and train via UP-NW and GREEN LINE

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to State/Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

51min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Harold Washington College
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
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    State/Lake
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines Metra Station and Harold Washington College?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College?

    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 Chicago 'L' line till #636| Chicago Otc station near Harold Washington College in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines and Harold Washington College in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines Metra Station to get to Harold Washington College?

    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 Harold Washington College?

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

  • When is the first train from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College?

    The first train from Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines to Harold Washington College in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 6:31 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College?

    The ride from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College costs $8.00.

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