How to get from Des Plaines to Bartlett by bus and train?

From Des Plaines to Bartlett by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Bartlett in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 208 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Hanover Park station to Bartlett station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

81min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Train - MD-WMD-W
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Church St
    ID 33399
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanover Park
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station Bartlett
    Ride to train station
    Bartlett
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Bartlett

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Bartlett, Chicago is approximately 22.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Bartlett by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Miner St & Pearson St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Dee Road
  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Miner St & Pearson St
  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave

Public transit stations close to Bartlett, Chicago

Bartlett is located at Bartlett, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Hanover Park.

Train stations close to Bartlett:

  • Hanover Park
  • Bartlett

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Bartlett?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 554, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Bartlett in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Des Plaines to Bartlett in Chicago?

    The 208 bus line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station station near Des Plaines to Northwest Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northwest Transportation Center station near Bartlett in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Bartlett in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Bartlett in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Des Plaines to get to Bartlett in Chicago?

    Get on the 208 bus from the Des Plaines Metra Station stop near Des Plaines in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Des Plaines and Bartlett in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Northwest Transportation Center station, which is closest to Bartlett in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Des Plaines to Bartlett?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Bartlett costs $6.05.

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