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How to get from Plainfield to Lake Villa by bus and train?

From Plainfield to Lake Villa by bus and train

To get from Plainfield to Lake Villa in Chicago, take the 755 bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) station to Union Station (Jackson/Clinton) station. Next, take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

291min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 755
755
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
    ID 37495
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Plainfield to Lake Villa by bus and train via 850, 151 and NCS

To get from Plainfield to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 850 bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride station to Michigan & Hubbard (Tribune Bldg.) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

269min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 850
850
Bus - 151
151
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Plainfield Park-N-Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride
    ID 37324
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Hubbard (Tribune Bldg.)
    112 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plainfield to Lake Villa

The distance between Plainfield, Chicago and Lake Villa, Chicago is approximately 87.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 291 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plainfield to Lake Villa 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 Plainfield

Plainfield is located at Plainfield, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755).

Bus stations close to Plainfield:

  • Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
  • Plainfield Park-N-Ride

Public transit stations close to Lake Villa, Chicago

Lake Villa is located at Lake Villa, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Villa.

Train stations close to Lake Villa:

  • Lake Villa
  • Round Lake Beach

Alternative route from Plainfield to Lake Villa by bus and train via 850, 151 and NCS

To get from Plainfield to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 850 bus from Plainfield Park-N-Ride station to Michigan & Hubbard (Tribune Bldg.) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

269min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 850
850
Bus - 151
151
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Plainfield Park-N-Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride
    ID 37324
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Hubbard (Tribune Bldg.)
    112 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Hubbard (Wrigley Bldg.) (South)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plainfield to Lake Villa?

    The fastest way takes 291 minutes, using Bus line 755, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plainfield to Lake Villa?

    The alternative route takes 269 minutes, using Bus line 850, Bus line 151, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Lake Villa in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plainfield to Lake Villa in Chicago?

    The 755 bus line goes from Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) station near Plainfield to Union Station (Jackson/Clinton) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Union Station (Jackson/Clinton) station near Lake Villa in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Plainfield to Lake Villa in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Plainfield and Lake Villa in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Plainfield to get to Lake Villa in Chicago?

    Get on the 755 bus from the Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) stop near Plainfield in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Plainfield and Lake Villa in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station (Jackson/Clinton) station, which is closest to Lake Villa in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Plainfield to Lake Villa?

    The ride from Plainfield to Lake Villa costs $8.75.

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