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

From Alsip to Des Plaines by bus and train

To get from Alsip to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 385 bus from 127th/Pulaski station to 111th St & Depot St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Bus - 385
385
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from 127th/Pulaski

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alsip
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    111th St & Depot St
    ID 4898
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worth
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #806| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alsip to Des Plaines

The distance between Alsip, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 41.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alsip to Des Plaines 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 Alsip

Alsip is located at Alsip, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 127th St & Pulaski Rd.

Train stations close to Alsip:

  • Robbins
  • Prairie
  • Blue Island-Vermont

Bus stations close to Alsip:

  • 127th St & Pulaski Rd
  • 127th St & Springfield Ave
  • Pulaski Rd & 126th St

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines, Chicago

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
  • Pearson St & Prairie Ave

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line 385, Bus line SWS, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

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

    The 385 bus line goes from Midway Cta Station station near Alsip to 111th St & Depot St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 111th St & Depot St station near Des Plaines in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Alsip and Des Plaines in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 385 bus from the Midway Cta Station stop near Alsip in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 111th St & Depot St station, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

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