How to get from Des Plaines to Willis Tower by train?
Des Plaines to Willis Tower map
From Des Plaines to Willis Tower 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 40 min. The ride fare is $5.50.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationDes Plaines
- 2Wait for trainUP-NW#636| Chicago Otc
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Otc28 min
- 4Walk toWillis TowerWest Adams Street750 yd • 9 min
From Des Plaines to Willis Tower by Chicago 'L' and bus
To get from Des Plaines to Willis Tower in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Milwaukee Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus and finally 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 16 min. The ride fare is $2.30.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDes Plaines Metra StationID 2139470 yd • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus250Davis Cta Station
- 3Ride to bus stationMilwaukee StationID 2141913 min
- 4Walk to bus stationDempster StationID 3542440 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for busPULSE MILWAUKEE LINEJefferson Park Transit Center
- 6Ride to bus stationJefferson Park Transit CenterID 2190118 min
- 7Walk to Chicago 'L' stationJefferson Park50 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for Chicago 'L'BLUE LINEForest Park
- 9Ride to Chicago 'L' stationJackson-Blue30 min
- 10Walk toWillis TowerWest Adams Street630 yd • 8 min
Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Willis Tower
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:
- Cumberland
- Mt. Prospect
- Dee Road
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 Willis Tower, Chicago
Willis Tower is located at West Adams Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 333 S Franklin Street (Chicago).
Chicago 'L' stations close to Willis Tower:
- Lasalle/Van Buren
- Quincy
- Washington/Wells
Train stations close to Willis Tower:
- Chicago Union Station
- Lasalle Street
Bus stations close to Willis Tower:
- 333 S Franklin Street (Chicago)
- Wells & Adams (South)
- Adams & Wells (West)
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Des Plaines to Willis Tower map
From Des Plaines to Willis Tower by Chicago 'L' and bus
To get from Des Plaines to Willis Tower in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Milwaukee Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus and finally 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 16 min. The ride fare is $2.30.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationDes Plaines Metra StationID 2139470 yd • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus250Davis Cta Station
- 3Ride to bus stationMilwaukee StationID 2141913 min
- 4Walk to bus stationDempster StationID 3542440 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for busPULSE MILWAUKEE LINEJefferson Park Transit Center
- 6Ride to bus stationJefferson Park Transit CenterID 2190118 min
- 7Walk to Chicago 'L' stationJefferson Park50 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for Chicago 'L'BLUE LINEForest Park
- 9Ride to Chicago 'L' stationJackson-Blue30 min
- 10Walk toWillis TowerWest Adams Street630 yd • 8 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Willis Tower?
The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW.
What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to Willis Tower?
The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE.
Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Willis Tower?
Yes, there’s a direct train going from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Willis Tower in Chicago in 40 min.
Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Willis Tower?
The UP-NW train line goes from #636| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Chicago Otc station near Willis Tower in Chicago.
How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Willis Tower by train?
The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Willis Tower in Chicago by train is about 40 min.
Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Willis Tower?
Get on the UP-NW train from the #636| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Willis Tower?
Get off the train at the Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Willis Tower in Chicago.
When is the last train from Des Plaines to Willis Tower?
The last train from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Willis Tower in Chicago is the Union Pacific Northwest line. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 7:31 PM.
How much is the train fare from Des Plaines to Willis Tower?
The ride from Des Plaines to Willis Tower costs $5.50.