How to get from Des Plaines to Summit by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Summit in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line 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 ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 62H bus from Midway Orange Line Station (West) station to Harlem & 61st Place (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

98min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 62H
62H
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 Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Orange Line Station (West)
    ID 8759
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 62H62H
    Wait for bus
    62H
    63rd Street & Archer Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem & 61st Place (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & 61st Place (South)
    ID 18403
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Des Plaines to Summit in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 230 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem/Archer station to Harlem/62nd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

109min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 230
230
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 307
307
Walk to Summit
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer/Harlem (Sw)
    ID 10407
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Archer
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/62nd
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Summit
    Walk to
    Summit
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Summit

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Summit, Chicago is approximately 34.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Summit by Chicago 'L', 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 Summit, Chicago

Summit is located at Summit, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem/62nd.

Train stations close to Summit:

  • Summit
  • Summit Amtrak

Bus stations close to Summit:

  • Harlem/62nd
  • Harlem/60th
  • Harlem Ave & 60th St

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Des Plaines to Summit in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 230 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem/Archer station to Harlem/62nd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

109min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 230
230
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 307
307
Walk to Summit
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer/Harlem (Sw)
    ID 10407
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Archer
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/62nd
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Summit
    Walk to
    Summit
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 62H.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 230, Bus line 330, Bus line 307.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Summit 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 Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till #636| Chicago Otc station near Summit in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Summit in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Summit in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Des Plaines to Summit?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Summit costs $8.00.

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