How to get from Carol Stream to Des Plaines by bus and train?

From Carol Stream to Des Plaines by bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Des Plaines 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 330 bus and finally take the 250 bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility (Mmf) station to Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

169min$8.60
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 250
250
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
    Bellwood
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim Rd & St. Charles Rd
    ID 10382
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility (Mmf)
    ID 37511
    35 min
  • 10
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    East
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
    ID 21394
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Carol Stream to Des Plaines by bus and train via 711, UP-W and UP-NW

To get from Carol Stream to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line 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 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 13 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

193min$15.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
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
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #6133| Harvard
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 9
    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 Carol Stream to Des Plaines

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 33.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream 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 Des Plaines, Chicago

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St).

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Carol Stream to Des Plaines by bus and train via 711, UP-W and UP-NW

To get from Carol Stream to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line 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 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 13 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

193min$15.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
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
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #6133| Harvard
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 330, Bus line 250.

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

    The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Des Plaines in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the South stop, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Carol Stream to Des Plaines?

    The ride from Carol Stream to Des Plaines costs $8.60.

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