How to get from Prospect Heights to Plainfield by bus and train?

From Prospect Heights to Plainfield by bus and train

To get from Prospect Heights to Plainfield in Chicago, take the NCS train from Prospect Hts 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 27 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

207min$7.50
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from Prospect Hts
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prospect Heights
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)
    ID 35406
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755)
    ID 37495
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to Plainfield
    Walk to
    Plainfield
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Prospect Heights to Plainfield by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Prospect Heights to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 221 bus from Wolf Rd & Edward Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 755 bus from Harrison St & Morgan St (Pick Up Only) station to Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

295min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 221
221
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
    ID 23272
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Uic-Halsted
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrison St & Morgan St (Pick Up Only)
    ID 35698
    150 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
    75 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 Prospect Heights to Plainfield
The distance between Prospect Heights, Chicago and Plainfield, Chicago is approximately 63.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights is located at Prospect Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wolf Rd & Edward Rd.

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
  • Prospect Heights Metra (55 S Wolf Rd)
  • Wolf Rd & Camp Mcdonald 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

From Prospect Heights to Plainfield by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Prospect Heights to Plainfield in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 221 bus from Wolf Rd & Edward Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 755 bus from Harrison St & Morgan St (Pick Up Only) station to Plainfield Park-N-Ride (755) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

295min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 221
221
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 755
755
Walk to Plainfield
Leaves from Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Edward Rd
    ID 23272
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Uic-Halsted
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrison St & Morgan St (Pick Up Only)
    ID 35698
    150 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
    75 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 Prospect Heights to Plainfield?

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line 755.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Prospect Heights to Plainfield?

    The alternative route takes 295 minutes, using Bus line 221, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 755.

  • Is there a direct train between Prospect Heights 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 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Prospect Heights to Plainfield in Chicago?

    The NCS train line goes from #114| Chicago Union Station station near Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights to Plainfield in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Prospect Heights and Plainfield in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Prospect Heights to get to Plainfield in Chicago?

    Get on the NCS train from the #114| Chicago Union Station station near Prospect Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights to Plainfield?

    The ride from Prospect Heights to Plainfield costs $7.50.

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