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 20 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Flossmoor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

125min$13.25
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
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
    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
    Flossmoor
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Millennium Park
    Walk to
    Millennium Park
    Harwood Avenue
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines to Millennium Park by bus and train via UP-NW, 124 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 124 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Flossmoor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

125min$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
    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
    Flossmoor
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Millennium Park
    Walk to
    Millennium Park
    Harwood Avenue
    0.72 mi • 15 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 43.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 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.

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Homewood and the nearest public transit station is River Rd & Pearson St/River St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Dee Road
  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • River Rd & Pearson St/River St
  • River Rd & Mill St
  • River Rd & Miner St

Public transit stations close to Millennium Park, Homewood

Millennium Park is located at Harwood Avenue, Homewood and the nearest public transit station is 183rd St & Stewart Ave.

Train stations close to Millennium Park:

  • Hazel Crest
  • Flossmoor
  • Calumet

Bus stations close to Millennium Park:

  • 183rd St & Stewart Ave
  • Dixie Hwy & 183rd St
  • 183rd St & Dixie Hwy

Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines to Millennium Park by bus and train via UP-NW, 124 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 124 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Flossmoor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

125min$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
    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
    Flossmoor
    46 min
  • 10
    Walk to Millennium Park
    Walk to
    Millennium Park
    Harwood Avenue
    0.72 mi • 15 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 125 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 20, Bus line ME.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 124, Bus 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 5 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 5 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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