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Directions to Des Plaines with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Des Plaines

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How to get to Des Plaines by bus?

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How to get to Des Plaines by train?

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Bus stations near Des Plaines

  • Northwest Hwy & Graceland Ave,1 min walk,
  • Graceland Ave & Webford Ave,2 min walk,
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave,4 min walk,
  • Lee/Jefferson,4 min walk,
  • Des Plaines Metra Station,5 min walk,

Train stations near Des Plaines

  • Dee Road,43 min walk,

Bus lines to Des Plaines

  • 208,900 Northwest Hwy,
  • 226,Des Plaines Metra Station,
  • 250,Davis Cta Station,
  • 230,Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd,
  • 234,Dundee Rd & Wolf Rd,
  • PULSE DEMPSTER LINE,O'Hare Mmf Bay 9,
  • 209,Cumberland Cta Station,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Des Plaines?

    The closest stations to Des Plaines are:

    • Northwest Hwy & Graceland Ave is 61 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Graceland Ave & Webford Ave is 112 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave is 257 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Lee/Jefferson is 322 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Des Plaines Metra Station is 365 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Dee Road is 3665 yards away, 43 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Des Plaines?

    These bus lines stop near Des Plaines: 208, 209, 230, 234, PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

  • Which train line stops near Des Plaines?

    UP-NW

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Des Plaines?

    The nearest bus stop to Des Plaines is Northwest Hwy & Graceland Ave. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Des Plaines?

    The UP-NW is the first train that goes to Des Plaines. It stops nearby at 4:54 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Des Plaines?

    The UP-NW is the last train that goes to Des Plaines. It stops nearby at 1:16 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Des Plaines?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE is the first bus that goes to Des Plaines. It stops nearby at 4:57 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Des Plaines?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE is the last bus that goes to Des Plaines. It stops nearby at 12:45 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Des Plaines?

    The bus fare to Des Plaines costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Des Plaines?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Des Plaines costs about $2.50 - $5.00.

  • How much is the train fare to Des Plaines?

    The train fare to Des Plaines costs about $3.75 - $6.75.

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Public Transportation to Des Plaines

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Des Plaines? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Northwest Hwy & Graceland Ave; Graceland Ave & Webford Ave; Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave; Lee/Jefferson; Des Plaines Metra Station; Dee Road.

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Des Plaines
Des PlainesDes Plaines () is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 60,675. The city is a suburb of Chicago and is located just north of O'Hare International Airport. It is situated on and is named after the Des Plaines River, which runs through the city just east of its downtown area.
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Des Plaines has 3 transit type(s), including: bus, train or Chicago 'L', operated by several transit agencies, including CTA 'L', Metra, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, CTA, PACE, O'Hare International Airport Shuttle Bus, Gary Public Transit, Amtrak, River Valley Metro, Valpo Transit, DeKalb Public Transit, FlixBus-us, Greyhound-us, Van Galder (Coach USA) and Wisconsin Coach Lines

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