How to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois by bus and train?

From Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois in Aurora, 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 BNSF train and finally take the 524 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay A station to Randall Rd & Sequoia Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

240min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 524
524
Walk to North Aurora, Illinois
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay A
    ID 10524
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 524524
    Wait for bus
    524
    Woodman's Food Market
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randall Rd & Sequoia Dr
    ID 35989
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Aurora, Illinois
    Walk to
    North Aurora, Illinois
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois by bus and train via UP-NW, BNSF and 530

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois in Aurora, 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 BNSF train and finally take the 530 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay C station to Lilac Ln & Constitution Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

217min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 530
530
Walk to North Aurora, Illinois
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay C
    ID 37405
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Galena Blvd & Constitution Dr (Nelson St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilac Ln & Constitution Dr
    ID 11054
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Aurora, Illinois
    Walk to
    North Aurora, Illinois
    2.05 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois

The distance between Des Plaines Metra Station, Aurora and North Aurora, Illinois, Aurora is approximately 62.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 240 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Aurora – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station

Des Plaines Metra Station is located at Des Plaines Metra Station, Aurora and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines Metra Station.

Train stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Miner St & River Rd
  • River Rd & River St/Pearson St

Public transit stations close to North Aurora, Illinois, Aurora

North Aurora, Illinois is located at North Aurora, Illinois, Aurora and the nearest public transit station is Bowman Dr & Sullivan Rd.

Bus stations close to North Aurora, Illinois:

  • Bowman Dr & Sullivan Rd
  • Orchard Gateway Blvd & Towne Center Dr (W)
  • Sequoia Dr & Bowman Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois by bus and train via UP-NW, BNSF and 530

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois in Aurora, 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 BNSF train and finally take the 530 bus from Aurora Transportation Center Bay C station to Lilac Ln & Constitution Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

217min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 530
530
Walk to North Aurora, Illinois
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1223| Aurora
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay C
    ID 37405
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 530530
    Wait for bus
    530
    Galena Blvd & Constitution Dr (Nelson St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilac Ln & Constitution Dr
    ID 11054
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to North Aurora, Illinois
    Walk to
    North Aurora, Illinois
    2.05 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois?

    The fastest way takes 240 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 524.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois?

    The alternative route takes 217 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 530.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines Metra Station and North Aurora, Illinois?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 240 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines to #638| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #638| Chicago Otc station near North Aurora, Illinois in Aurora.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines and North Aurora, Illinois in Aurora by train and bus is about 240 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines Metra Station to get to North Aurora, Illinois?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines Metra Station and North Aurora, Illinois?

    Get off the train at the #638| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to North Aurora, Illinois in Aurora.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois?

    The ride from Des Plaines Metra Station to North Aurora, Illinois costs $14.25.

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