How to get from Des Plaines to Millennium Park by bus and train?

From Des Plaines to Millennium Park by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Millennium Park in Homewood, 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 Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus and train schedule from Des Plaines may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Millennium Park on the Moovit app.

126min$13.25
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 124
124
Train - MEME
Walk to Millennium Park
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 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
    20 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
    Homewood
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Millennium Park
    Walk to
    Millennium Park
    Harwood Avenue
    0.84 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines to Millennium Park by bus and train via UP-NW, 60 and ME

To get from Des Plaines to Millennium Park in Homewood, 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 60 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus and train schedule from Des Plaines may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Millennium Park on the Moovit app.

126min$13.25
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 60
60
Train - MEME
Walk to Millennium Park
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 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
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Harbor Drive & Randolph (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    12 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
    Homewood
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Millennium Park
    Walk to
    Millennium Park
    Harwood Avenue
    0.84 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Millennium Park

The distance between Des Plaines, Homewood and Millennium Park, Homewood is approximately 42.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Millennium Park by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Homewood – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Des Plaines to Millennium Park

To check the bus and train schedule from Des Plaines to Millennium Park using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Des Plaines) and destination (Millennium Park), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines to Millennium Park by bus and train via UP-NW, 60 and ME

To get from Des Plaines to Millennium Park in Homewood, 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 60 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $13.25. The bus and train schedule from Des Plaines may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Millennium Park on the Moovit app.

126min$13.25
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 60
60
Train - MEME
Walk to Millennium Park
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 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
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Harbor Drive & Randolph (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    12 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
    Homewood
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Millennium Park
    Walk to
    Millennium Park
    Harwood Avenue
    0.84 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 124, Train line ME.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 60, Train line ME.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Millennium Park?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Millennium Park?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Millennium Park by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Millennium Park in Homewood by train and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Millennium Park?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #636| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Millennium Park?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Millennium Park in Homewood.

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

    The ride from Des Plaines to Millennium Park costs $13.25.

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