How to get from Plano to Forest Park by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Plano to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 317 bus from Balmoral Ave & Cambridge St station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 317
317
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Grange/Burlington Ave.
    ID 10346
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/Cambridge
    ID 10367
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balmoral Ave & Cambridge St
    ID 7755
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 317317
    Wait for bus
    317
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 330 and 301

To get from Plano to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 301
301
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Grange/Burlington Ave.
    ID 10346
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/Roosevelt
    ID 10369
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6220
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Forest Park

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Forest Park, Chicago is approximately 45.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Forest Park by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Forest Park, Chicago

Forest Park is located at Forest Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Forest Park Cta Station.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

  • Forest Park
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Harlem/Lake

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Riverforest
  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Forest Park Cta Station
  • Forest Park Transit Center
  • Des Plaines Ave & Jackson Blvd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 330 and 301

To get from Plano to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 301
301
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Grange/Burlington Ave.
    ID 10346
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/Roosevelt
    ID 10369
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6220
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plano to Forest Park?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 330, Bus line 317.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plano to Forest Park?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 330, Bus line 301.

  • Is there a direct train between Plano and Forest Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plano to Forest Park in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Plano to La Grange station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till La Grange station near Forest Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Plano and Forest Park in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Plano to get to Forest Park in Chicago?

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Plano in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Plano and Forest Park in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the La Grange stop, which is closest to Forest Park in Chicago.

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