The average bus between Lincoln Square and Des Plaines takes 1h 14m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lincoln Square 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Lincoln Square and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln Square is at 5:44 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 6:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 14m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change

1h 18m • 1 change

1h 6m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Lincoln Square 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln Square to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Square station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Lincoln Square to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Foster & Western station.
Lincoln Square to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Busse Hwy & Mason Ln station.
The distance between Lincoln Square and Des Plaines is 17.3 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a bus from Foster & Western to Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 1m.