How to get from Melrose Park to Plainfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melrose Park to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 755 bus from Union Station (Jackson/Clinton) station to Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Bus - 303
303
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave
    ID 9898
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Franklin Park
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2232| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
    ID 37495
    79 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Melrose Park to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 755 bus from Harrison St & Morgan St (Pick Up Only) station to Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

175min$2.00
Bus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Uic-Halsted
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrison St & Morgan St (Pick Up Only)
    ID 35698
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
    ID 37495
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Melrose Park to Plainfield

The distance between Melrose Park, Chicago and Plainfield, Chicago is approximately 54.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park to Plainfield 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 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & 23rd Ave.

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Melrose Park
  • Franklin Park
  • Maywood

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • North Ave & 23rd Ave
  • North Ave & Jewel Dr
  • North Ave & 25th Ave

Public transit stations close to Plainfield, Chicago

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

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Melrose Park to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 303 bus from North Ave & 22nd Ave station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 755 bus from Harrison St & Morgan St (Pick Up Only) station to Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

175min$2.00
Bus - 303
303
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from North Ave & 22nd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Uic-Halsted
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrison St & Morgan St (Pick Up Only)
    ID 35698
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
    ID 37495
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melrose Park to Plainfield?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 755.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Park to Plainfield?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 755.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melrose Park and Plainfield in Chicago?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Melrose Park to Plainfield in Chicago?

    The 303 bus line goes from Rosemont Cta Station station near Melrose Park to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Plainfield station near Plainfield in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Melrose Park and Plainfield in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melrose Park to get to Plainfield in Chicago?

    Get on the 303 bus from the Rosemont Cta Station stop near Melrose Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Plainfield stop, which is closest to Plainfield in Chicago.

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