How to get from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 626 bus from Buffalo Grove Metra station to Dempster-Skokie Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Buffalo Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Merchandise Mart on the Moovit app.

93min$2.00
Bus - 626
626
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Walk to Merchandise Mart
Leaves from Buffalo Grove Metra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Buffalo Grove
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Dempster-Skokie Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster-Skokie Cta Station
    ID 21455
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster-Skokie
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    9 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merchandise Mart
    Walk to
    Merchandise Mart
    W Kinzie St
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart

The distance between Buffalo Grove, Chicago and Merchandise Mart, Chicago is approximately 33.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Buffalo Grove) and destination (Merchandise Mart), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 626, Chicago 'L' line YELLOW LINE, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Buffalo Grove and Merchandise Mart in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart in Chicago?

    The 626 bus line goes from Dempster-Skokie Cta Station near Buffalo Grove to Dempster-Skokie station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Dempster-Skokie station near Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Buffalo Grove and Merchandise Mart in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Buffalo Grove to get to Merchandise Mart in Chicago?

    Get on the 626 bus from the Dempster-Skokie Cta Station near Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Buffalo Grove and Merchandise Mart in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Dempster-Skokie station, which is closest to Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart in Chicago?

    The first train from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart in Chicago is North Central Service. It leaves the Buffalo Grove station at 12:51 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart?

    The ride from Buffalo Grove to Merchandise Mart costs $2.00.

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