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How to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus and train?

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 29 bus from State & Washington (South) station to State & 32nd Street (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 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 Illinois Institute Of Technology on the Moovit app.

75min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 29
29
Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
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
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    95th Red Line Station (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & 32nd Street (South)
    ID 2396
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
    Walk to
    Illinois Institute Of Technology
    South State Street
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus and train via UP-NW, 157 and 29

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 bus and finally take the 29 bus from State & Washington (South) station to State & 32nd Street (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 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 Illinois Institute Of Technology on the Moovit app.

75min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 157
157
Bus - 29
29
Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
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 - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    95th Red Line Station (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & 32nd Street (South)
    ID 2396
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
    Walk to
    Illinois Institute Of Technology
    South State Street
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology

The distance between Des Plaines Metra Station, Chicago and Illinois Institute Of Technology, Chicago is approximately 21.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology 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 Illinois Institute Of Technology

To check the bus and train schedule from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Des Plaines Metra Station) and destination (Illinois Institute Of Technology), 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 Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus and train via UP-NW, 157 and 29

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 bus and finally take the 29 bus from State & Washington (South) station to State & 32nd Street (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 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 Illinois Institute Of Technology on the Moovit app.

75min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 157
157
Bus - 29
29
Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
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 - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    95th Red Line Station (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & 32nd Street (South)
    ID 2396
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Illinois Institute Of Technology
    Walk to
    Illinois Institute Of Technology
    South State Street
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 20, Bus line 29.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 157, Bus line 29.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines Metra Station and Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    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 2 bus lines till #636| Chicago Otc station near Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines and Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines Metra Station to get to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    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 Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    Get off the train at the #636| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Illinois Institute Of Technology in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology?

    The ride from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology costs $7.75.

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