How to get from Plano to Palos Park by train?

By train

To get from Plano to Palos Park in Chicago, take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Palos Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - SWSSWS
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
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #809| Orland Park 179th
  • 5
    Ride to train station Palos Park
    Ride to train station
    Palos Park
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Plano to Palos Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines 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 RI train and finally take the 386 bus from Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St station to Harlem Ave & 122nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - RIRI
Bus - 386
386
Walk to Palos Park
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tinley Park
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St
    ID 2978
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 122nd St
    ID 13358
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palos Park
    Walk to
    Palos Park
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Palos Park

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Palos Park, Chicago is approximately 71.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Palos Park by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palos Park, Chicago

Palos Park is located at Palos Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Palos Park.

Train stations close to Palos Park:

  • Palos Park
  • Palos Heights
  • Worth

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Plano to Palos Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines 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 RI train and finally take the 386 bus from Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St station to Harlem Ave & 122nd St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - RIRI
Bus - 386
386
Walk to Palos Park
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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #411| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tinley Park
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St
    ID 2978
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 122nd St
    ID 13358
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Palos Park
    Walk to
    Palos Park
    1.24 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line SWS.

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

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line RI, Bus line 386.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plano to Palos Park 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 train line till Palos Park station near Palos Park in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Plano to Palos Park in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Plano and Palos Park in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Palos Park station, which is closest to Palos Park in Chicago.

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