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How to get from Griffith to Plano by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Griffith to Plano in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 53 min.

413min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Quincy
  • 9
    Ride to train station Plano Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Plano Amtrak
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Griffith to Plano

The distance between Griffith, Chicago and Plano, Chicago is approximately 99.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 413 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith to Plano 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 Plano, Chicago

Plano is located at Plano, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Plano Amtrak.

Train stations close to Plano:

  • Plano Amtrak

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Griffith to Plano?

    The fastest way takes 413 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Griffith and Plano in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith to Plano in Chicago?

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Griffith to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Plano Amtrak station near Plano in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Griffith and Plano in Chicago by bus and train is about 6 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Griffith to get to Plano in Chicago?

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Griffith in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Griffith and Plano in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Plano Amtrak station, which is closest to Plano in Chicago.

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