How to get from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NCS train from Buffalo Grove station to O'Hare Transfer station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 223 bus and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

89min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 223
223
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Hoffman Estates
Leaves from Buffalo Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    O'Hare Transfer
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Higgins Rd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 20740
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 223223
    Wait for bus
    223
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 37306
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hoffman Estates
    Walk to
    Hoffman Estates
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NCS, 811 and 603

To get from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NCS train from Buffalo Grove station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 811 bus and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

89min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 811
811
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Hoffman Estates
Leaves from Buffalo Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosemont
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fashion Outlets Of Chicago
    ID 35798
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 37306
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hoffman Estates
    Walk to
    Hoffman Estates
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates

The distance between Buffalo Grove, Chicago and Hoffman Estates, Chicago is approximately 31.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates 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 Buffalo Grove

Buffalo Grove is located at Buffalo Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Commerce Ct & Deerfield Pkwy.

Train stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Buffalo Grove
  • Wheeling
  • Prairie View

Bus stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Commerce Ct & Deerfield Pkwy
  • Deerfield Pkwy & Busch Pkwy
  • Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr

Public transit stations close to Hoffman Estates, Chicago

Hoffman Estates is located at Hoffman Estates, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride.

Bus stations close to Hoffman Estates:

  • Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-N-Ride
  • Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NCS, 811 and 603

To get from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NCS train from Buffalo Grove station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 811 bus and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

89min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 811
811
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Hoffman Estates
Leaves from Buffalo Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rosemont
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fashion Outlets Of Chicago
    ID 35798
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 37306
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hoffman Estates
    Walk to
    Hoffman Estates
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line 223, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line 811, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct train between Buffalo Grove and Hoffman Estates in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates in Chicago?

    The NCS train line goes from Buffalo Grove station near Buffalo Grove to #112| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #112| Chicago Union Station station near Hoffman Estates in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Buffalo Grove and Hoffman Estates in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Buffalo Grove to get to Hoffman Estates in Chicago?

    Get on the NCS train from the Buffalo Grove station near Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Buffalo Grove and Hoffman Estates in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #112| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Hoffman Estates in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates?

    The ride from Buffalo Grove to Hoffman Estates costs $6.05.

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