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How to get from Plano to Hometown by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Plano to Hometown in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 383 bus from Midway Cta Station station to Cicero Ave & 89th Pl station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 383
383
Walk to Hometown
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
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    15840 S Cicero Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero Ave & 89th Pl
    ID 12738
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hometown
    Walk to
    Hometown
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Plano to Hometown in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the 87 bus from 87th Street & Jeffery (West) station to 87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 87
87
Walk to Hometown
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
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeffery & 87th Street (South)
    ID 5229
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & Jeffery (West)
    ID 9465
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
    ID 9363
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hometown
    Walk to
    Hometown
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Hometown

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Hometown, Chicago is approximately 67.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Hometown by Chicago 'L', 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 Hometown, Chicago

Hometown is located at Hometown, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cicero Ave & 90th St.

Train stations close to Hometown:

  • Oak Lawn
  • Ashburn
  • Wrightwood

Bus stations close to Hometown:

  • Cicero Ave & 90th St
  • Cicero Ave & 89th Pl
  • Cicero Ave & 91st St

By bus and train

To get from Plano to Hometown in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the 87 bus from 87th Street & Jeffery (West) station to 87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 87
87
Walk to Hometown
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
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeffery & 87th Street (South)
    ID 5229
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & Jeffery (West)
    ID 9465
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
    ID 9363
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hometown
    Walk to
    Hometown
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 383.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plano to Hometown?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line J14, Bus line 87.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plano to Hometown in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Plano to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Hometown station near Hometown in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Plano to Hometown in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Plano and Hometown in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 180 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Hometown stop, which is closest to Hometown in Chicago.

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