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

From Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines by bus and train

To get from Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd station to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West 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 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

171min$14.25
Bus - 301
301
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glen Ellyn
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| 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
    #623| Harvard
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines by bus

To get from Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd station to Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

139min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Bus - 330
330
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
    ID 8337
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6220
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim/Roosevelt
    ID 10369
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
    ID 37511
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
    ID 37590
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    17 min
  • 10
    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 Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines

The distance between Glen Ellyn, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 44.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn is located at Glen Ellyn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd.

Train stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Glen Ellyn
  • Wheaton
  • College Ave

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Lorraine Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Greenwood St

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 & Pearson St/River St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • River Rd & Pearson St/River St
  • River Rd & River St/Pearson St
  • River Rd & Mill St

Related Routes

From Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines by bus

To get from Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd station to Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

139min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 301
301
Bus - 330
330
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
    ID 8337
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6220
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim/Roosevelt
    ID 10369
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
    ID 37511
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
    ID 37590
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    17 min
  • 10
    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 Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line 330, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glen Ellyn 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 2 hr 51 min.

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

    The 301 bus line goes from Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station near Glen Ellyn to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station near Des Plaines in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Glen Ellyn and Des Plaines in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 301 bus from the Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) stop near Glen Ellyn in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Glen Ellyn to Des Plaines costs $14.25.