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Trip Overview

The average bus between Buffalo Grove and Downtown Chicago takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Buffalo Grove to Downtown Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Buffalo Grove to Downtown Chicago bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Buffalo Grove and Downtown Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buffalo Grove is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Des Plaines Metra Station and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 4m • 2 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buffalo Grove to Downtown Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Buffalo Grove to Downtown Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Downtown Chicago via Des Plaines Metra Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop C, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Jefferson in around 3h 42m.

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