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

Northbrook to Plainfield map

From Northbrook to Plainfield by bus and train

To get from Northbrook to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 626 bus from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station to Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS 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 32 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

272min$10.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 626
626
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
    ID 1457
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busch Pkwy & Corporate Grove Dr
    ID 1480
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    90 yd • 2 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
    82 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Northbrook to Plainfield

The distance between Northbrook, Chicago and Plainfield, Chicago is approximately 75.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northbrook 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 Northbrook

Northbrook is located at Northbrook, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd.

Train stations close to Northbrook:

  • Lake-Cook

Bus stations close to Northbrook:

  • Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
  • Lake Cook Rd & Takeda Pkwy / Pointe Dr
  • Lake Cook Rd & Wilmot 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

Northbrook to Plainfield map

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 626, Bus line NCS, Bus line 755.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northbrook 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 32 min.

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

    The 626 bus line goes from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station near Northbrook to Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station near Plainfield in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Northbrook to Plainfield in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Northbrook and Plainfield in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 626 bus from the Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd stop near Northbrook in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point stop, which is closest to Plainfield in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Northbrook to Plainfield?

    The ride from Northbrook to Plainfield costs $10.75.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More