The average bus between Lombard and Des Plaines takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lombard 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 Lombard and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lombard is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at 5th/Lake and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lombard 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 Lombard to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Lombard station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Lake St & 5th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Lombard to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Westmore-Meyers/Washington station.
Lombard to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Des Plaines Metra Station.
The distance between Lombard and Des Plaines is 19.9 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from Westmore-Meyers/Washington to Des Plaines Metra Station via 5th/Lake and Cumberland CTA Station in around 2h 38m.