How to get from Des Plaines to Evanston by bus?

From Des Plaines to Evanston by bus

To get from Des Plaines to Evanston in Chicago, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dodge Station station. Next, take the 93 bus from Dodge & Dempster (North) station to Dodge & Emerson (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

48min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 93
93
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
    40 yd • 1 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
    Dodge Station
    ID 21490
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14374
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines to Evanston by bus via 250 and 93

To get from Des Plaines to Evanston in Chicago, take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dodge Station station. Next, take the 93 bus from Dodge & Dempster (North) station to Dodge & Emerson (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

58min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Bus - 93
93
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
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Station
    ID 21490
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14374
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Evanston

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 10.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Evanston by bus, 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 Des Plaines Metra Station.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave
  • Miner St & River Rd

Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Emerson (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Foster
  • Noyes
  • Davis

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Emerson (South)
  • Dodge & Emerson (North)
  • Church & Dodge

Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines to Evanston by bus via 250 and 93

To get from Des Plaines to Evanston in Chicago, take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dodge Station station. Next, take the 93 bus from Dodge & Dempster (North) station to Dodge & Emerson (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

58min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Bus - 93
93
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
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge Station
    ID 21490
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Dempster (North)
    ID 14374
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line 93.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 93.

  • 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 48 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 Davis Cta Station station near Evanston in Chicago.

  • 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 Chicago by bus is about 48 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 Davis Cta Station stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The last bus from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Evanston in Chicago is the Pulse Dempster Line line. It leaves the Des Plaines Metra Station stop at 6:31 PM.

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

    The ride from Des Plaines to Evanston costs $2.00.

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