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How to get from Downers Grove to Plainfield by bus and train?
From Downers Grove to Plainfield by bus and train
To get from Downers Grove to Plainfield in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, 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 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $8.75.
186min$8.75
BNSF
755
Leaves from Belmont
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationDowners Grove - 2BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1254| Chicago Union Station
- 3
Ride to train stationChicago Union Station65 min - 4Walk to bus stationUnion Station (Jackson/Clinton)ID 3540690 yd • 2 min
- 5755Wait for bus755Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
- 6Ride to bus stationPlainfield Park-N-Ride (755)ID 3749582 min
- 7Walk toPlainfield60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Downers Grove to Plainfield by bus and train via BNSF, 834 and 850
To get from Downers Grove to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Downers Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 834 bus and finally take the 850 bus from Boughton Rd & Winston Dr/Falconridge Way station to Plainfield Park-N-Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $6.05.
152min$6.05
BNSF 834
850
Leaves from Belmont
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationDowners Grove
- 2BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1256| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationDowners Grove3 min
- 4Walk to bus stationDowners Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)ID 1572860 yd • 1 min
- 5834Wait for bus834Pace Transit Center Bay C
- 6Ride to bus stationBoughton Rd & Winston Dr/Falconridge Way30 min
- 7850Wait for bus850Plainfield Park-N-Ride
- 8Ride to bus stationPlainfield Park-N-RideID 3732441 min
- 9Walk toPlainfield110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Downers Grove to Plainfield
The distance between Downers Grove, Chicago and Plainfield, Chicago is approximately 61.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove
Downers Grove is located at Downers Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Belmont.
Train stations close to Downers Grove:
- Belmont
- Downers Grove
- Lisle
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
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- Northbrook to Plainfield
- Prospect Heights to Plainfield
- Waukegan to Plainfield
- Downers Grove to Plano
- Downers Grove to Cortland
- Downers Grove to Addison
- Downers Grove to Alsip
- Downers Grove to Antioch
- Downers Grove to Aurora
- Downers Grove to Batavia
- Downers Grove to Bedford Park
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Alternative route from Downers Grove to Plainfield by bus and train via BNSF, 834 and 850
To get from Downers Grove to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Downers Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 834 bus and finally take the 850 bus from Boughton Rd & Winston Dr/Falconridge Way station to Plainfield Park-N-Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $6.05.
152min$6.05
BNSF 834
850
Leaves from Belmont
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationDowners Grove
- 2BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1256| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationDowners Grove3 min
- 4Walk to bus stationDowners Grove Metra (Main St & Warren Ave)ID 1572860 yd • 1 min
- 5834Wait for bus834Pace Transit Center Bay C
- 6Ride to bus stationBoughton Rd & Winston Dr/Falconridge Way30 min
- 7850Wait for bus850Plainfield Park-N-Ride
- 8Ride to bus stationPlainfield Park-N-RideID 3732441 min
- 9Walk toPlainfield110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Plainfield?
The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 755.
What is the alternative route to get from Downers Grove to Plainfield?
The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 834, Bus line 850.
Is there a direct train between Downers Grove and Plainfield in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.
Which train line goes from Downers Grove to Plainfield in Chicago?
The BNSF train line goes from #1254| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Plainfield in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Downers Grove to Plainfield in Chicago by train and bus?
The total travel time between Downers Grove and Plainfield in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.
Where do I get on the train near Downers Grove to get to Plainfield in Chicago?
Get on the BNSF train from the #1254| Chicago Union Station station near Downers Grove in Chicago.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Downers Grove and Plainfield in Chicago?
Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Plainfield in Chicago.
How much is the train fare from Downers Grove to Plainfield?
The ride from Downers Grove to Plainfield costs $8.75.
