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How to get from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower in Chicago: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

53min$5.50
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower
    South Lower Wacker Drive
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower in Chicago, take the 226 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Milwaukee Ave & Gale St station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

83min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Gale St
    ID 20787
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower
    South Lower Wacker Drive
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower, Chicago is approximately 17.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower 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
  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect

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 Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower, Chicago

Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower is located at South Lower Wacker Drive, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wells & Jackson (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower:

  • Lasalle/Van Buren
  • Quincy
  • Lasalle

Train stations close to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower:

  • Lasalle Street
  • Chicago Union Station

Bus stations close to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower:

  • Wells & Jackson (South)
  • 333 S Franklin Street (Chicago)
  • Van Buren & Franklin (West)

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower in Chicago, take the 226 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Milwaukee Ave & Gale St station. Next, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

83min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Gale St
    ID 20787
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower
    South Lower Wacker Drive
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 226, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower in Chicago in 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #602| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Chicago Otc station near Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower by train?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower in Chicago by train is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #602| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower?

    Get off the train at the Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower station, which is closest to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower?

    The first train from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower 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 to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower costs $5.50.

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