How to get from Oak Park to Plano by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Oak Park to Plano in Chicago, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ridgeland station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 6
    Ride to train station Plano Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Plano Amtrak
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Oak Park to Plano in Chicago, take the 20 bus from Madison/Austin (Terminal) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Madison/Austin (Terminal)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison/Austin (Terminal)
    0.96 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 6
    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 Oak Park to Plano

The distance between Oak Park, Chicago and Plano, Chicago is approximately 59.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park to Plano by Chicago 'L' 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 Oak Park

Oak Park is located at Oak Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park:

  • Central (Green)
  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Austin (Green)

Train stations close to Oak Park:

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park:

  • Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • Lake St & Cuyler Ave
  • Lake St & Harvey Ave

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Oak Park to Plano in Chicago, take the 20 bus from Madison/Austin (Terminal) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Madison/Austin (Terminal)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison/Austin (Terminal)
    0.96 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 6
    Ride to train station Plano Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Plano Amtrak
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Oak Park and Plano in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Oak Park to Plano in Chicago?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Ridgeland station near Oak Park to East 63rd-Cottage Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Plano Amtrak station near Plano in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Park to Plano in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Oak Park and Plano in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Oak Park to get to Plano in Chicago?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Ridgeland station near Oak Park in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Oak Park and Plano in Chicago?

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

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