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How to get fromDes Plaines to Fermilabby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrainUp-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West ChicagotrainUp-W
    2h 28m

  2. Drive 33.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Fermilabcar33.8 mi
    44 min
    $7–9

  3. Line 208 bus, line 554 bus, line 801 bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Northwest Transportation Centerbus208
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus554
    3. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Stationbus801
    4h 16m
    $25–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Fermilabtaxi33.8 mi
    44 min
    $100–120

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Fermilab, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Fermilab via Chicago OTC and West Chicago in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Fermilab via Northwest Transportation Center, Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, and Geneva Metra Station in around 4h 16m.

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