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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

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 Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus56 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus43 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus51 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 1m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus51 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus43 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus51 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 1m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus51 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus43 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus51 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 1m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus51 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus55 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 7m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus59 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus43 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus51 min • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus1h 1m • 1 change
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Pace Bus51 min • 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.

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  • Distance: 13.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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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