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Des Plaines to Water Tower Place buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Des Plaines and Water Tower Place takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 29m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Des Plaines to Water Tower Place. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 4m
Duration
37 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bus, line 97 bus, line 147 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dempster - Skokie CTA Stationbus bus 250
  2. Take the bus from Skokie Yellow Line Station to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 97
  3. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Pearsonbus bus 147
1h 59m
$5–6

Des Plaines to Water Tower Place bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Des Plaines and Water Tower Place. 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 Water Tower Place at 5:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Dempster - Skokie CTA Station and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)2h • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)6h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 29m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 54m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 42m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)1h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 37.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Water Tower Place, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Water Tower Place via Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Skokie Yellow Line Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Pearson in around 1h 59m.

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