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How to get from Plano to Park Forest by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Plano to Park Forest 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 124 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Richton Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 124
124
Train - MEME
Walk to Park Forest
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
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richton Park
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Park Forest
    Walk to
    Park Forest
    1.61 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 151 and ME

To get from Plano to Park Forest 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 151 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Richton Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 151
151
Train - MEME
Walk to Park Forest
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
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richton Park
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Park Forest
    Walk to
    Park Forest
    1.61 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Park Forest

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Park Forest, Chicago is approximately 83.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Park Forest 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 Park Forest, Chicago

Park Forest is located at Park Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Forest Blvd & Juniper St.

Train stations close to Park Forest:

  • 211th St.
  • Matteson
  • Olympia Fields

Bus stations close to Park Forest:

  • Forest Blvd & Juniper St
  • Forest Blvd & Krotiak Rd
  • Orchard Dr & Lakewood Blvd

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 151 and ME

To get from Plano to Park Forest 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 151 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Richton Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 151
151
Train - MEME
Walk to Park Forest
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
    69 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richton Park
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Park Forest
    Walk to
    Park Forest
    1.61 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 124, Bus line ME.

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

    The alternative route takes 208 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 151, Bus line ME.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plano to Park Forest 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 and one bus line till Park Forest station near Park Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Plano and Park Forest in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 28 min.

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

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

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