How to get from Des Plaines to Berwyn by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Berwyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 322 bus from 54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line station to Cermak/Home station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

84min$8.30
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 322
322
Walk to Berwyn
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line
    ID 11881
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Yorktown Center (North Ent.)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak/Home
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berwyn
    Walk to
    Berwyn
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via UP-NW, PINK LINE and 21

To get from Des Plaines to Berwyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 21 bus from 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West) station to Cermak/Home station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

91min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 21
21
Walk to Berwyn
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
    ID 14193
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak/Home
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berwyn
    Walk to
    Berwyn
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Berwyn

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Berwyn, Chicago is approximately 27.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Berwyn by Chicago 'L', 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
  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland

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 Berwyn, Chicago

Berwyn is located at Berwyn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & 21st St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Berwyn:

  • Oak Park (Blue)
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Berwyn:

  • Berwyn
  • Harlem Avenue
  • Lavergne

Bus stations close to Berwyn:

  • Harlem Ave & 21st St
  • Harlem Ave & Cermak Rd
  • Cermak & Harlem (West)

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via UP-NW, PINK LINE and 21

To get from Des Plaines to Berwyn in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 21 bus from 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West) station to Cermak/Home station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

91min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 21
21
Walk to Berwyn
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
    ID 14193
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    North Riverside Mall (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak/Home
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Berwyn
    Walk to
    Berwyn
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 322.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to Berwyn?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Berwyn in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Berwyn in Chicago?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines to #636| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till #636| Chicago Otc station near Berwyn in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Berwyn in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Berwyn in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Berwyn in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Des Plaines station near Des Plaines in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #636| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Berwyn in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Des Plaines to Berwyn?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Berwyn costs $8.30.

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