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

By train

Take one direct train from Des Plaines to 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 54 min.

54min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Willis Tower
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
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Des Plaines to 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 24 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

84min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to 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
    120 yd • 2 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
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Willis Tower

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Willis Tower, Chicago is approximately 17.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to 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:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Miner St & Pearson St
  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Lee/Jefferson

Public transit stations close to Willis Tower, Chicago

Willis Tower is located at West Adams Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington/Wells.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Lasalle/Van Buren
  • Quincy

Train stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Lasalle Street
  • Chicago Union Station

Bus stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Wells & Monroe (South)
  • 333 S Franklin Street (Chicago)
  • Jackson & Financial Place (East)

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Des Plaines to 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 24 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

84min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 226
226
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to 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
    120 yd • 2 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
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Willis Tower
    Walk to
    Willis Tower
    West Adams Street
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 226, Bus line BLUE LINE.

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

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Des Plaines to Willis Tower in Chicago in 54 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Willis Tower in Chicago by train is about 54 min.

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

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

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

    The first train from Des Plaines to Willis Tower in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 12:01 AM.

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