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How to get from Plano to Plano by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Plano to Plano in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 208 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from Northwest Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 20351
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #616| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 9
    Ride to train station Plano Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Plano Amtrak
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Plano to Plano in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from 601 N Martingale Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from 601 N Martingale Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    601 N Martingale Rd
    ID 23398
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 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
    Clinton-Blue
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 9
    Ride to train station Plano Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Plano Amtrak
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Plano

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Plano, Chicago is approximately 78.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Plano 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 Plano, Chicago

Plano is located at Plano, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Plano Amtrak.

Train stations close to Plano:

  • Plano Amtrak

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Plano to Plano in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from 601 N Martingale Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the CARL SANDBURG train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
Leaves from 601 N Martingale Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    601 N Martingale Rd
    ID 23398
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 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
    Clinton-Blue
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - CARL SANDBURGCARL SANDBURG
    Wait for train
    CARL SANDBURG
    Quincy
  • 9
    Ride to train station Plano Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Plano Amtrak
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plano to Plano?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plano to Plano?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line CARL SANDBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plano and Plano in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Plano to Plano in Chicago?

    The 208 bus line goes from Northwest Transportation Center station near Plano to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Plano Amtrak station near Plano in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Plano and Plano in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the Northwest Transportation Center stop near Plano in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Plano Amtrak station, which is closest to Plano in Chicago.

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