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Trip Overview

The average bus between Des Plaines and Merchandise Mart takes 1h 49m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. There is a bus service every few hours from Des Plaines to Merchandise Mart. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 49m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 226 bus, line 56 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop Cbus bus 226
  2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Desplaines & Lakebus bus 56
2h 2m
$5–6

Des Plaines to Merchandise Mart bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Des Plaines and Merchandise Mart. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Plaines is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Merchandise Mart at 8:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop C and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 47m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 54m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 53m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 33m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 32m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 43m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 33m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 32m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 43m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 33m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 32m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 43m • 1 change

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 21.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Merchandise Mart, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Merchandise Mart via Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop C, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Desplaines & Lake in around 2h 2m.

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