How to get from Des Plaines to Matteson by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Matteson in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to 211th St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

148min$13.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Train - MEME
Walk to Matteson
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    211th St.
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Matteson
    Walk to
    Matteson
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 124 and ME

To get from Des Plaines to Matteson in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to 211th St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

148min$13.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 124
124
Train - MEME
Walk to Matteson
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    211th St.
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Matteson
    Walk to
    Matteson
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Matteson

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Matteson, Chicago is approximately 46.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Matteson 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 Des Plaines

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

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

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

Public transit stations close to Matteson, Chicago

Matteson is located at Matteson, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & Kostner Ave.

Train stations close to Matteson:

  • Olympia Fields
  • 211th St.
  • Matteson

Bus stations close to Matteson:

  • Lincoln Hwy & Kostner Ave
  • Lincoln Mall Dr & 4451 Lincoln Hwy
  • Lindenwood Dr & Lincoln Hwy

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 124 and ME

To get from Des Plaines to Matteson in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to 211th St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

148min$13.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 124
124
Train - MEME
Walk to Matteson
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    211th St.
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Matteson
    Walk to
    Matteson
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 20, Bus line ME.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 124, Bus line ME.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

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

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines to #636| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #636| Chicago Otc station near Matteson in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Matteson in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Des Plaines station near Des Plaines in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #636| Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Matteson in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Des Plaines to Matteson?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Matteson costs $13.25.

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