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Cities Near Des Plaines

Cities near Des Plaines, Illinois: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Arlington Heights, Skokie, Oak Park. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Des Plaines, Illinois is Arlington Heights, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 21 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Arlington Heights6 mi / 10 km21 minDrive/railDay trip
Skokie8 mi / 12 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Oak Park11 mi / 18 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Lincoln Park14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Wheaton16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Chicago Lawn20 mi / 33 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Elgin20 mi / 33 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Waukegan23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Bolingbrook25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Orland Park28 mi / 45 km54 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Des Plaines

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Arlington Heights, Skokie, Oak Park, Lincoln Park, Wheaton. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Des Plaines include Arlington Heights, Skokie, Oak Park, Lincoln Park, Wheaton. The closest is Arlington Heights, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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