How to get from Des Plaines to Highland Park by train?

By train

To get from Des Plaines to Highland Park in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Clybourn station. Next, take the UP-N train from Clybourn station to Braeside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

65min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NUP-N
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
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 5
    Ride to train station Braeside
    Ride to train station
    Braeside
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Highland Park in Chicago, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Braeside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

70min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
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 - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Braeside
    Ride to train station
    Braeside
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Highland Park

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Highland Park, Chicago is approximately 31.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Highland Park 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 Highland Park, Chicago

Highland Park is located at Highland Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd.

Train stations close to Highland Park:

  • Ravinia
  • Ravinia Park
  • Braeside

Bus stations close to Highland Park:

  • Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd
  • Green Bay Rd & Skokie Ridge Dr
  • Green Bay Rd & Westley Rd

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Highland Park in Chicago, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Braeside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

70min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
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 - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Braeside
    Ride to train station
    Braeside
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Highland Park 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 Highland Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Highland Park in Chicago by train is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Des Plaines to Highland Park costs $7.50.

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