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

From Highland Park to Des Plaines by bus and train

To get from Highland Park to Des Plaines in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Braeside station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. Next, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Davis Cta Station station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

79min$5.75
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Braeside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Park
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Highland Park to Des Plaines by bus and train via UP-N and 250

To get from Highland Park to Des Plaines in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Braeside station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. Next, take the 250 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

74min$5.75
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Braeside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Park
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #320| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    45 min
  • 7
    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 Highland Park to Des Plaines

The distance between Highland Park, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 19.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland Park 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 Highland Park

Highland Park is located at Highland Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Braeside.

Train stations close to Highland Park:

  • Braeside
  • Ravinia
  • Glencoe

Bus stations close to Highland Park:

  • Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd
  • Lake-Cook Rd & Sheldon Ln
  • Green Bay Rd & Westley Rd

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:

  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Highland Park to Des Plaines by bus and train via UP-N and 250

To get from Highland Park to Des Plaines in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Braeside station to Evanston (Davis St.) station. Next, take the 250 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

74min$5.75
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Braeside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Park
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #320| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    45 min
  • 7
    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 Highland Park to Des Plaines?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line 250.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

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

    The UP-N train line goes from #316| Chicago Otc station near Highland Park to Evanston (Davis St.) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Evanston (Davis St.) station near Des Plaines in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Highland Park and Des Plaines in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the UP-N train from the #316| Chicago Otc station near Highland Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Evanston (Davis St.) stop, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Highland Park to Des Plaines costs $5.75.