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Buffalo Grove to Chicago Loop buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Buffalo Grove and Chicago Loop takes 4h 24m and the fastest bus takes 2h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Buffalo Grove to Chicago Loop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 24m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 234 bus, line 226 bus, line 56 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 234
  2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop Cbus bus 226
  3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Lasallebus bus 56
3h 33m
$6–7

Buffalo Grove to Chicago Loop bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Buffalo Grove and Chicago Loop. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buffalo Grove is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Chicago Loop at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Des Plaines Metra Station and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)12h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)2h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buffalo Grove to Chicago Loop? 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.

Map of how to get from Buffalo Grove to Chicago Loop.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Washington & Lasalle via Des Plaines Metra Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop C, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 3h 33m.

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