Magnificent Mile to Des Plaines Buses

Magnificent Mile to Des Plaines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Magnificent Mile and Des Plaines takes 1h 55m and the fastest bus takes 1h 20m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Magnificent Mile 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.

1h 55m
Duration: 37 mi
Distance: $6
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Line 147 bus, bus

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Take the bus from Michigan & Huron to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus 147
Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Skokie Yellow Line Stationbus 97
Take the bus from Dempster - Skokie CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus 250

1h 51m

$4–6

Magnificent Mile to Des Plaines bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Magnificent Mile and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magnificent Mile is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Paulina & Howard Terminal and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:16 PM → 4:02 PM
1h 46m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 4:32 PM
1h 41m • 2 changes
3:12 PM → 5:02 PM
1h 49m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 5:32 PM
1h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:17 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
5:51 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 7:52 AM
1h 40m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:23 AM → 7:50 AM
1h 26m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 8:20 AM
1h 36m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 8:35 AM
1h 31m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Magnificent Mile 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.

Magnificent Mile to Des Plaines buses

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Line 147 bus, bus

Magnificent Mile to Des Plaines bus times

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:16 PM → 4:02 PM

2:50 PM → 4:32 PM

3:12 PM → 5:02 PM

3:45 PM → 5:32 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:17 AM

5:51 AM → 7:37 AM

6:11 AM → 7:52 AM

6:31 AM → 8:07 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:17 AM

5:51 AM → 7:37 AM

6:11 AM → 7:52 AM

6:31 AM → 8:07 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:17 AM

5:51 AM → 7:37 AM

6:11 AM → 7:52 AM

6:31 AM → 8:07 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:17 AM

5:51 AM → 7:37 AM

6:11 AM → 7:52 AM

6:31 AM → 8:07 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:17 AM

5:51 AM → 7:37 AM

6:11 AM → 7:52 AM

6:31 AM → 8:07 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:23 AM → 7:50 AM

6:43 AM → 8:20 AM

7:03 AM → 8:35 AM

7:20 AM → 8:50 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Michigan & Huron to Paulina & Howard Terminal

Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Skokie Yellow Line Station

Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Skokie Yellow Line Station

Bus from Dempster - Skokie CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Station

Bus trips from Magnificent Mile

Bus trips to Des Plaines

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