How to get from Des Plaines to Evanston by bus?

By bus

To get from Des Plaines to Evanston in Evanston, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, take the 250 bus from Davis Cta Station station to Dempster St & Ridge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

60min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Ridge Ave
    ID 21505
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

Take one direct bus from Des Plaines to Evanston in Evanston: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

56min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21490
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Evanston

The distance between Des Plaines, Evanston and Evanston, Evanston is approximately 12.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Evanston by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Evanston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is O'Hare Transfer.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • O'Hare Transfer
  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • White St & Walnut Ave
  • Center St & Thacker St
  • Ellinwood Ave & River Rd

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Evanston and the nearest public transit station is Ridge & Crain.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Main
  • Davis
  • Dempster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Main St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Ridge & Crain
  • Ridge & Lake
  • Lake & Ridge

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via PULSE DEMPSTER LINE

Take one direct bus from Des Plaines to Evanston in Evanston: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

56min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21490
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line 250.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Evanston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Des Plaines to Evanston?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Evanston station near Evanston in Evanston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Evanston by bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Evanston in Evanston by bus is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Des Plaines Metra Station stop near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.

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

    Get off the bus at the Evanston stop, which is closest to Evanston in Evanston.

  • When is the first bus from Des Plaines to Evanston?

    The first bus from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Evanston in Evanston is Pulse Dempster Line. It leaves the Des Plaines Metra Station stop at 6:17 PM.

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

    The ride from Des Plaines to Evanston costs $2.30.

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