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How to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College by bus and train?

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College by bus 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 56 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Washington & Wabash (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Des Plaines Metra Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

48min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 56
56
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College by bus and train via UP-NW and 20

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 20 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Michigan & South Water (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Des Plaines Metra Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

52min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & South Water (North)
    ID 1120
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    280 yd • 4 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 18.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College

To check the bus and train schedule from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Des Plaines Metra Station) and destination (Harold Washington College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Harold Washington College by bus and train via UP-NW and 20

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 20 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Michigan & South Water (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and train schedule from Des Plaines Metra Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Harold Washington College on the Moovit app.

52min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & South Water (North)
    ID 1120
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harold Washington College
    Walk to
    Harold Washington College
    East Lake Street
    280 yd • 4 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 48 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 56.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 20.

  • 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 bus line in total. The total travelling time is 48 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 bus 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 bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines and Harold Washington College in Chicago by train and bus is about 48 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 stop, 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 12:01 AM.

  • 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 $7.75.

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