How to get from Algonquin to Plainfield by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Algonquin to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) 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 4 hr 23 min.

263min
Bus - 550
550
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Algonquin
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
    ID 33801
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Big Timber
    310 yd • 4 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
    83 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and 755

To get from Algonquin to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW 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 4 hr 30 min.

270min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #644| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    570 yd • 7 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
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Public transit directions from Algonquin to Plainfield

The distance between Algonquin, Chicago and Plainfield, Chicago is approximately 87.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Algonquin 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 Algonquin

Algonquin is located at Algonquin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Algonquin:

  • Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
  • Randall Rd & Commons Dr
  • Randall Rd & County Line Rd

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and 755

To get from Algonquin to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW 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 4 hr 30 min.

270min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #644| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    570 yd • 7 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Algonquin to Plainfield?

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 755.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Algonquin to Plainfield?

    The alternative route takes 270 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 755.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Algonquin to Plainfield in Chicago?

    The 550 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Algonquin to Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) 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 Algonquin to Plainfield in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Algonquin and Plainfield in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 stop near Algonquin in Chicago.

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

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

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