How to get from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove by bus?

From Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove by bus

To get from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 290 bus from Touhy/Mccormick station to Touhy Ave & Milwaukee Ave (Nw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus and finally take the 272 bus from Golf Mill Station station to Buffalo Grove Metra station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus schedule from Lincolnwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Buffalo Grove on the Moovit app.

92min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Bus - 272
272
Leaves from Touhy/Mccormick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy/Mccormick
    ID 22195
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Milwaukee Ave (Nw)
    ID 22712
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Station
    ID 21922
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Golf Mill Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Buffalo Grove Metra
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Buffalo Grove Metra
    Ride to bus station
    Buffalo Grove Metra
    ID 1584
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove by bus via 96, 97 and 626

To get from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 96 bus from Mccormick & Pratt station to Touhy & California (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 97 bus and finally take the 626 bus from Dempster-Skokie Cta Station station to Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Lincolnwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Buffalo Grove on the Moovit app.

121min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 96
96
Bus - 97
97
Bus - 626
626
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Mccormick & Pratt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mccormick & Pratt
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Morse & Glenwood (Red Line) (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Touhy & California (East)
    ID 12042
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard California/Dodge
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skokie Yellow Line Station (South)
    ID 14166
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster-Skokie Cta Station
    ID 21455
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    740 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove

The distance between Lincolnwood, Chicago and Buffalo Grove, Chicago is approximately 19.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove

To check the bus schedule from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lincolnwood) and destination (Buffalo Grove), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove by bus via 96, 97 and 626

To get from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 96 bus from Mccormick & Pratt station to Touhy & California (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 97 bus and finally take the 626 bus from Dempster-Skokie Cta Station station to Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Lincolnwood may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Buffalo Grove on the Moovit app.

121min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 96
96
Bus - 97
97
Bus - 626
626
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Mccormick & Pratt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mccormick & Pratt
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Morse & Glenwood (Red Line) (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Touhy & California (East)
    ID 12042
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard California/Dodge
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skokie Yellow Line Station (South)
    ID 14166
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster-Skokie Cta Station
    ID 21455
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    58 min
  • 10
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    740 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line 272.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line 97, Bus line 626.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

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

    The 290 bus line goes from Touhy/Mccormick station near Lincolnwood to Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave) station near Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Lincolnwood and Buffalo Grove in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 290 bus from the Touhy/Mccormick stop near Lincolnwood in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave) stop, which is closest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove?

    The ride from Lincolnwood to Buffalo Grove costs $2.30.

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