Wilmette to Des Plaines Buses

Wilmette to Des Plaines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Wilmette and Des Plaines takes 1h 2m and the fastest bus takes 43 min. There is an hourly bus service from Wilmette 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 2m
Duration: 13 mi
Distance: $4
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Line 208 bus

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Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus 208

1h 7m

$4–6

Wilmette to Des Plaines bus times

Buses run hourly between Wilmette and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wilmette is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:15 PM → 5:20 PM
1h 4m • 1 change
4:35 PM → 5:50 PM
1h 14m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 6:19 PM
1h 3m • 1 change
5:54 PM → 6:49 PM
54 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:58 AM → 6:42 AM
43 min • 1 change
6:50 AM → 7:42 AM
51 min • 1 change
7:10 AM → 8:12 AM
1h 1m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 8:42 AM
51 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

10:01 AM → 10:57 AM
55 min • 1 change
10:21 AM → 11:29 AM
1h 7m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 12:01 PM
59 min • 1 change
11:21 AM → 12:31 PM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wilmette 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.

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

Pace Bus operates a bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Des Plaines Metra Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 40 min.

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Wilmette to Des Plaines buses

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Line 208 bus

Wilmette to Des Plaines bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

4:15 PM → 5:20 PM

4:35 PM → 5:50 PM

5:15 PM → 6:19 PM

5:54 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:58 AM → 6:42 AM

6:50 AM → 7:42 AM

7:10 AM → 8:12 AM

7:50 AM → 8:42 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

10:01 AM → 10:57 AM

10:21 AM → 11:29 AM

11:01 AM → 12:01 PM

11:21 AM → 12:31 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Des Plaines Metra Station

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