The average bus between Des Plaines and Magnificent Mile takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 31m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Des Plaines to Magnificent Mile. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Des Plaines and Magnificent Mile. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Des Plaines is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Magnificent Mile at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Dempster - Skokie CTA Station and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 37m • 2 changes


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6h 51m • 2 changes


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1h 37m • 2 changes


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Want to know about travelling from Des Plaines to Magnificent Mile? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Magnificent Mile. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines station and arriving at Magnificent Mile station via Dempster - Skokie CTA Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Des Plaines to Magnificent Mile bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Des Plaines Metra Station.
Des Plaines to Magnificent Mile bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Michigan & Erie station.
The distance between Des Plaines and Magnificent Mile is 26.4 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Michigan & Erie via Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Skokie Yellow Line Station, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 2h 2m.