How to get from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove by bus and train?

From Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove by bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 210 bus and finally take the 272 bus from Milwaukee Ave & Glenview Rd/Dearlove Rd station to Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Carol Stream may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Buffalo Grove on the Moovit app.

273min
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
HIAWATHA SERVICE
272
Bus - 210
210
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    HIAWATHA SERVICE272
    Wait for
    HIAWATHA SERVICE
    Milwaukee Intermodal Station Amtrak
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Glenview
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenview/Washington
    ID 23628
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 11
    Bus - 210210
    Wait for bus
    210
    North
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenview/Greenwood
    ID 23608
    6 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Glenview Rd/Dearlove Rd
    ID 17949
    0.89 mi • 19 min
  • 14
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    North
  • 15
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    20 min
  • 16
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove by bus and train via 711, UP-W, 331 and NCS

To get from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 331 bus and finally take the NCS train from River Grove station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $14.55. The bus and train schedule from Carol Stream may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Buffalo Grove on the Moovit app.

313min$14.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 331
331
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #46| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maywood
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th/Main
    ID 8073
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #107| Buffalo Grove
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    34 min
  • 13
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Buffalo Grove, Chicago is approximately 61.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 273 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove

To check the bus and train schedule from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Carol Stream) and destination (Buffalo Grove), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove by bus and train via 711, UP-W, 331 and NCS

To get from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 331 bus and finally take the NCS train from River Grove station to Buffalo Grove station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $14.55. The bus and train schedule from Carol Stream may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Buffalo Grove on the Moovit app.

313min$14.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 331
331
Train - NCSNCS
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #46| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maywood
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th/Main
    ID 8073
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #107| Buffalo Grove
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    34 min
  • 13
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove?

    The fastest way takes 273 minutes, using Bus line 711, Train line UP-W, , Bus line 210, Bus line 272.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove?

    The alternative route takes 313 minutes, using Bus line 711, Train line UP-W, Bus line 331, Train line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carol Stream and Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station near Carol Stream to West St & Front St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till West St & Front St station near Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carol Stream to Buffalo Grove in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Buffalo Grove in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carol Stream to get to Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave stop near Carol Stream in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Carol Stream and Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the West St & Front St stop, which is closest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

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