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

From Wood Dale to Des Plaines by bus and train

To get from Wood Dale to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Franklin Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 303 bus and finally take the 230 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

78min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 303
303
Bus - 230
230
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franklin Park
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave
    ID 9898
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Des Plaines
    Walk to
    Des Plaines
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wood Dale to Des Plaines by bus and train via MD-W, 330 and PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

To get from Wood Dale to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Mannheim 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 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

71min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 330
330
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mannheim
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim/Waveland
    ID 10401
    680 yd • 8 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
    22 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
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wood Dale to Des Plaines

The distance between Wood Dale, Chicago and Des Plaines, Chicago is approximately 16.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale

Wood Dale is located at Wood Dale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Bensenville.

Train stations close to Wood Dale:

  • Bensenville
  • Itasca

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines, Chicago

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pearson St & Prairie Ave.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wood Dale to Des Plaines by bus and train via MD-W, 330 and PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

To get from Wood Dale to Des Plaines in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Mannheim 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 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

71min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 330
330
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Des Plaines
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mannheim
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim/Waveland
    ID 10401
    680 yd • 8 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
    22 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
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wood Dale to Des Plaines?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 303, Bus line 230.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 330, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Wood Dale and Des Plaines in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wood Dale to Des Plaines in Chicago?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2226| Chicago Union Station station near Wood Dale to Franklin Park station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Franklin Park station near Des Plaines in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Wood Dale and Des Plaines in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wood Dale to get to Des Plaines in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2226| Chicago Union Station station near Wood Dale in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Franklin Park stop, which is closest to Des Plaines in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Wood Dale to Des Plaines?

    The ride from Wood Dale to Des Plaines costs $6.05.

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