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Des Plaines has an average Walk Score of 57 with 58,364 residents.

Des Plaines has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

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57 Walk Score of Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines is Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

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McDonald's Museum

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Pesche's Flowers

Des Plaines has an average Walk Score of 57 with 58,364 residents.

Des Plaines has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 207 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Des Plaines.

People in Des Plaines can walk to an average of 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Sugar Bowl

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The Choo Choo

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thumbnail for McDonald's MuseumThis neighborhood institution is the first McDonald's restaurant. Although the building is not open to the public, it is cool to look through the windows to see the original equipment that started it all.

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35 Transit Score of Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find Des Plaines apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Des Plaines has some public transportation and about 12 bus and 1 rail lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Des Plaines on public transit.

54 Bike Score of Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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River Rand Bowl

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Golf Center Des Plaines

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Des Plaines Public Library

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Des Plaines Theatre

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Starvin' Artist

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Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare

thumbnail for Pesche's FlowersPesche's boasts a huge selection of flowers and plants indoors and outdoors. They even offer events to educate people on care and planting. You'll find all your gardening needs here.

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on Pesche's Flowers

thumbnail for Sugar BowlThis iconic place has been a popular Des Plaines restaurant since 1921. The place brings in locals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

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on Sugar Bowl

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thumbnail for River Rand BowlWhether you want to bowl with a league or individually, the alley is nicer than it may look on the outside. The new features, including a snack shop, are sure to bring your group a good time.

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