Des Plaines
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Get in
By train
Des Plaines is served by two stations on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line: Des Plaines and . Frequent service (as well as some express trains) between 6:40AM and 1:15AM during the week, with less frequent service on weekends.By car
Des Plaines is easily accessible from anywhere in the country through Interstate 90 and Interstate 294. Both Interstates are toll-roads. Numerous local roads pass through Des Plaines from all directions.By plane
The nearest airport is O'Hare International Airport, which borders Des Plaines. The Chicago Executive Airport is another option. Directly from O'Hare, you can take the 250 Pace bus to many parts of Des Plaines including downtown.Get around
The combination of superior air transportation, good railroads, and a network of expressways continues to foster full development of Des Plaines. Bus, rail commuter, and taxis services are all accessible to and from Des Plaines.
The Metra Train Service provides Des Plaines commuter train service to downtown Chicago. The Union Pacific Northwest Line is the Primary route that goes through Des Plaines.
Bus service is provided by Pace Bus Service.
See
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phone: +1-847-391-5399address: 781 Pearson StreetBenjamin F. Kinder, owner of a hardware store, built a house in 1907. The Kinder family lived here until the 1960s, and the house was already viewed as a historical building of Des Plaines by 1969. The significance of the Kinder House comes from its past inhabitants and architectural style. Benjamin Kinder was the owner of one of the city’s longest-standing businesses, and his son George served as Des Plaines’ third mayor.
Lake OpekaA scenic lake along Touhy Ave near O'Hare Airport.
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address: 9511 Harrison StMaine North High School had a short life as a school, shutting down in 1981. But it is permanently memorialized as the filming location for two of John Hughes' most famous high school movies. During the spring of 1984, the school was used in the filming of the 1985 movie The Breakfast Club. In 1986, the interior of the building was used in the filming of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (while the exterior shots took place at Glenbrook North High School). The building is now a district headquarters for the Illinois State Police, Cook County 911 Dispatch Center, Illinois Lottery and offices for other state agencies. The only reminder of the filming is a plaque inside the building, downstairs. Maine North is technically located in unincorporated Maine Township, but it has a Des Plaines mailing address.
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Des Plaines River TrailBeing in Des Plaines gives you access to this recreational multi-use trail that follows the course of the Des Plaines River all the way up to Wisconsin.
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phone: +1 847-795-0777address: 3000 S River Rd
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Lake Park
address: 2200 Lee StThis park offers access to boating, fishing, and an 18-hole, par-3 golf course on the shores of Lake Opeka. -
address: 353 N River RdPar-3 public golf course, this time 9 holes and near Des Plaines' northern border. Also features a driving range. Both the course and the driving range are lighted, enabling players to continue after dark.
Eat
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phone: +1-847-296-1111address: 1225 E. Forest AveLegendary seafood restaurant hidden away on a dead end street. If you come on a nice summer evening, be prepared to wait up to an hour. Even in bad weather, wait time can be around 20 minutes.
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phone: +1-847-699-8477address: 1526 Miner StA little pricey, but happy hour is 5-6PM, and sushi is half-price.
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phone: +1-847-390-7330address: 740 N Wolf RdFamily-owned. Has great Italian-American food.
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phone: +1-847-803-4402address: 1436 Miner StAuthentic Vietnamese cuisine.
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phone: +1-847-699-8590address: 1724 S River RdFeatured on Guy Fieri's television show, this burger joint attracts a lot of people so be prepared to wait in line.
Drink
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phone: +1-847-759-1424address: 1492 Miner StNeighborhood bar full of locals. Occasional theme parties that are too hilarious too miss. Cheap drinks and daily specials. Small, narrow, and dark. Dart board and juke box make for a good time.
Sleep
Budget
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phone: +1-847-635-1300address: 2175 E Touhy AveOn-site restaurant, free breakfast, free 24-hour O’Hare airport shuttle, fitness room, and free Wi-Fi. About two miles from the airport.
Mid-range
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phone: +1-847-296-8866address: 1450 E Touhy AveAbout 1.5 miles from the airport.
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phone: +1-847-824-7000address: 2950 S River RdAbout 4 miles from Chicago O'Hare airport. Hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the airport, on-site restaurant, indoor pool, fitness center and meeting space.
Splurge
Connect
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address: 1501 Ellinwood St
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