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

Northfield to Plainfield map

From Northfield to Plainfield by bus and train

To get from Northfield to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 421 bus from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S. station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 50 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

290min$7.75
Bus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Northfield
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 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

Alternative route from Northfield to Plainfield by bus and train via 423, HIAWATHA SERVICE and 755

To get from Northfield to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 423 bus from Willow / Happ station to Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HIAWATHA SERVICE 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 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Walk to bus stationBus - 423
423
Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from Willow / Happ

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willow / Happ
    ID 1322
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station
    ID 24481
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenview
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
    Wait for train
    HIAWATHA SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    80 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
    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 Northfield to Plainfield

The distance between Northfield, Chicago and Plainfield, Chicago is approximately 58.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northfield 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 Northfield

Northfield is located at Northfield, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S..

Train stations close to Northfield:

  • Indian Hill
  • Glenview
  • Winnetka

Bus stations close to Northfield:

  • Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.
  • Happ Rd & Arbor Ln
  • Happ Rd & Winnetka 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

Northfield to Plainfield map

Alternative route from Northfield to Plainfield by bus and train via 423, HIAWATHA SERVICE and 755

To get from Northfield to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 423 bus from Willow / Happ station to Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HIAWATHA SERVICE 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 5 hr 8 min.

308min
Walk to bus stationBus - 423
423
Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from Willow / Happ

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willow / Happ
    ID 1322
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station
    ID 24481
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenview
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HIAWATHA SERVICEHIAWATHA SERVICE
    Wait for train
    HIAWATHA SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    80 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
    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 Northfield to Plainfield?

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 755.

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

    The alternative route takes 308 minutes, using Bus line 423, Bus line HIAWATHA SERVICE, Bus line 755.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northfield 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 50 min.

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

    The 421 bus line goes from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station near Northfield to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station near Plainfield in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Northfield and Plainfield in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 421 bus from the Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) stop near Northfield in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Central Ave & Green Bay Rd stop, which is closest to Plainfield in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Northfield to Plainfield costs $7.75.

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