How to get from Park Ridge to Chicago by bus and train?

From Park Ridge to Chicago by bus and train

To get from Park Ridge to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dee Station station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The bus and train schedule from Park Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

80min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Dee Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dee Station
    ID 21599
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Park Ridge to Chicago by bus and train via 250, UP-NW and 20

To get from Park Ridge to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from Dee Station station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The bus and train schedule from Park Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

84min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Dee Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dee Station
    ID 21599
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Park Ridge to Chicago

The distance between Park Ridge and Chicago is approximately 21.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Park Ridge to Chicago by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Park Ridge to Chicago

To check the bus and train schedule from Park Ridge to Chicago using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Park Ridge) and destination (Chicago), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Park Ridge to Chicago by bus and train via 250, UP-NW and 20

To get from Park Ridge to Chicago you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 250 bus from Dee Station station to Des Plaines Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 20 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Madison & Western (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The bus and train schedule from Park Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago on the Moovit app.

84min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Dee Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dee Station
    ID 21599
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Western (West)
    ID 473
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Park Ridge to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Train line UP-NW, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Park Ridge to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 250, Train line UP-NW, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Park Ridge and Chicago in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Park Ridge to Chicago in Chicago?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Dee Station station near Park Ridge in Chicago to O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station near Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Park Ridge to Chicago in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Park Ridge and Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Park Ridge to get to Chicago in Chicago?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Dee Station stop near Park Ridge in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Park Ridge and Chicago in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 stop, which is closest to Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Park Ridge to Chicago?

    The ride from Park Ridge to Chicago costs $8.30.

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