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

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) 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 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

99min$11.25
Bus - 307
307
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #10| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #607| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

99min$7.50
Bus - 307
307
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #607| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    29 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 Des Plaines to Des Plaines

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 30.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines 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

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:

  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

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

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines, Chicago

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is River Rd & River St/Pearson St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • River Rd & River St/Pearson St
  • River Rd & Pearson St/River St
  • Northwest Hwy & Graceland Ave

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Des Plaines station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

99min$7.50
Bus - 307
307
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #607| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    29 min
  • 10
    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 Des Plaines to Des Plaines?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 307, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 307, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines 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 1 hr 39 min.

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

    The 307 bus line goes from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station near Des Plaines to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Des Plaines station near Des Plaines in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Des Plaines in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 307 bus from the Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) stop near Des Plaines in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Des Plaines to Des Plaines?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Des Plaines costs $11.25.

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