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How to get fromAlgonquin to Des Plainesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Algonquin to Des Plaines by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    45 min
    $18–23

  2. Drive 24 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Algonquin to Des Plainescar car 24 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 607 bus, line 208 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 607
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 208
    1h 35m
    $24–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Algonquin to Des Plainestaxi taxi 24 mi
    37 min
    $70–90

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  • Distance: 26.1 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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.

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