There are 4 ways to get from Algonquin to Des Plaines by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cary to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
45 min$20–24Drive 24 mi
cheapest- Drive from Algonquin to Des Plainescar 24 mi
37 min$5–7Line 607 bus, line 208 bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Northwest Transportation Centerbus 607
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus 208
1h 35m$27–34Taxi
- Take the taxi from Algonquin to Des Plainestaxi 24 mi
37 min$70–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Algonquin to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Algonquin to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
The distance between Algonquin and Des Plaines is 26 miles. The road distance is 24.1 miles.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $19 - $25.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Algonquin to Des Plaines, including transfers.
The best way to get from Algonquin to Des Plaines is to train which takes 45 min and costs $19 - $25. Alternatively, you can line 607 bus and line 208 bus, which costs $27 - $35 and takes 1h 35m.
Yes, the driving distance between Algonquin to Des Plaines is 24 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Algonquin to Des Plaines.
There are 390+ hotels available in Des Plaines.
What companies run services between Algonquin, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Cary to Des Plaines hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Algonquin to Des Plaines Metra Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Northwest Transportation Center in around 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Cary to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Des Plaines Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Taxi Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 224-489-6259
- Website
- elgintaxigreencab.com
A#1 Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847-888-3990
- Website
- a1cabdispatch.com
303 Taxi Elgin
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
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