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Trip Overview

The average bus between Illinois and Des Plaines takes 2h 3m and the fastest bus takes 1h 33m. There is an hourly bus service from Illinois to Des Plaines. 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 3m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 147 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Skokie Yellow Line Stationbus bus 97
  3. Take the bus from Dempster - Skokie CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250
2h 6m
$4–6

Illinois to Des Plaines bus times

Buses run hourly between Illinois and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Illinois is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Paulina & Howard Terminal and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 3m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace BusPace Bus2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 2m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 3m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus2h 2m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois to Des Plaines? 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.

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  • Distance: 38.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a bus from State & Van Buren to Des Plaines Metra Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Skokie Yellow Line Station, and Dempster - Skokie CTA Station in around 2h 6m.

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