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 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 570 bus from Rollins/Fairfield station to Rollins/Washington/Ingleside Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Lehigh Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

103min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 570
570
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Rollins/Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rollins/Fairfield
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 570570
    Wait for bus
    570
    Lakeland Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rollins/Washington/Ingleside Metra Station
    ID 19304
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ingleside
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2110| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Morton Grove
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Lehigh Ave
    ID 21561
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 570, MD-N and 208

To get from Des Plaines to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 570 bus from Rollins/Fairfield station to Rollins/Washington/Ingleside Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

128min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 570
570
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Rollins/Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rollins/Fairfield
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 570570
    Wait for bus
    570
    Lakeland Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rollins/Washington/Ingleside Metra Station
    ID 19304
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ingleside
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2110| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golf
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd
    ID 21750
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    200 yd • 3 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 41.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 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 Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Prairie Ave
  • Graceland Ave & Webford Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 570, MD-N and 208

To get from Des Plaines to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 570 bus from Rollins/Fairfield station to Rollins/Washington/Ingleside Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

128min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 570
570
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Rollins/Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rollins/Fairfield
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 570570
    Wait for bus
    570
    Lakeland Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rollins/Washington/Ingleside Metra Station
    ID 19304
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ingleside
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2110| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golf
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd
    ID 21750
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    200 yd • 3 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 103 minutes, using Bus line 570, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 250.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 570, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

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

    The 570 bus line goes from Rollins/Fairfield station near Des Plaines to Lakeland Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line 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 43 min.

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

    Get on the 570 bus from the Rollins/Fairfield 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 stop, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Des Plaines to Des Plaines costs $6.55.

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