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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 16 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

76min$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, 56 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 56 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 16 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

76min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 56
56
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 - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (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 21.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 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.

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 Illinois Institute Of Technology, Chicago

Illinois Institute Of Technology is located at South State Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & 33rd Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Illinois Institute Of Technology:

  • Sox-35th
  • 35th-Bronzeville-Iit
  • Cermak-Mccormick Place

Train stations close to Illinois Institute Of Technology:

  • 35th St. / "Lou" Jones
  • 27thst.

Bus stations close to Illinois Institute Of Technology:

  • State & 33rd Street (South)
  • State & 31st Street (South)
  • 31st Street & Michigan (West)

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Illinois Institute Of Technology by bus and train via UP-NW, 56 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 56 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 16 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

76min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 56
56
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 - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (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 76 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 76 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 56, 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 16 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 16 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.