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

From Bartlett to Des Plaines by bus and train

To get from Bartlett to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Bartlett station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 209 bus from Cumberland Cta Station station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

129min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 209
209
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Bartlett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bartlett
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 209209
    Wait for bus
    209
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bartlett to Des Plaines by bus and train via MD-W, 554 and 208

To get from Bartlett to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Bartlett station to Hanover Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 208 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

134min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 554
554
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Bartlett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bartlett
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hanover Park
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bartlett to Des Plaines

The distance between Bartlett, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 29.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bartlett 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 Bartlett

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

Train stations close to Bartlett:

  • Hanover Park

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines, Chicago

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bartlett to Des Plaines by bus and train via MD-W, 554 and 208

To get from Bartlett to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Bartlett station to Hanover Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 208 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

134min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 554
554
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Bartlett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bartlett
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hanover Park
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 331, Bus line 209.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 554, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

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

    The MD-W train line goes from #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Bartlett to River Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till River Grove station near Des Plaines in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Bartlett and Des Plaines in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Bartlett in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the River Grove stop, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Bartlett to Des Plaines costs $6.05.