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Trip Overview

The average bus between Des Plaines and Willis Tower takes 1h 54m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. There is a bus service every few hours from Des Plaines to Willis Tower. 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 54m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Des Plaines to Willis Tower bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Des Plaines and Willis Tower. 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 Willis Tower at 8:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop C and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 4m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 9m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 1m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 37m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 37m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 49m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 37m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 37m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 49m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 37m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 37m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 49m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 37m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 37m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)1h 49m • 1 change
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    Pace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Des Plaines to Willis Tower? 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 Des Plaines to Willis Tower.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Willis Tower via Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop C, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Franklin in around 1h 59m.

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