Student rides
Oakton College rides home, airport runs & game day
Des Plaines, Illinois· two-year· 5,000–9,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Des Plaines and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Des Plaines connects to the relay grid near Chicago, IL (18 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Des Plaines → South Bend, IN84 mi · $10–$20
- Des Plaines → Rockford, IL93 mi · $10–$20
- Des Plaines → Milwaukee, WI94 mi · $10–$20
- Des Plaines → Madison, WI142 mi · $20–$35
- Des Plaines → Grand Rapids, MI145 mi · $20–$35
- Des Plaines → Champaign, IL146 mi · $20–$35
- Des Plaines → Peoria, IL151 mi · $20–$35
- Des Plaines → Fond du Lac, WI159 mi · $20–$35
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Des Plaines
Oakton College student travel FAQ
- How do Oakton College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Des Plaines bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Des Plaines cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.