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

From Blue Island to Plano by bus and train

To get from Blue Island to Plano in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Blue Island station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Leaves from Blue Island
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #222| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Quincy
  • 9
    Ride to train station Plano Amtrak
    Ride to train station
    Plano Amtrak
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Blue Island to Plano by bus and train via ME, 126 and ILLINOIS ZEPHYR

To get from Blue Island to Plano in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Blue Island station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Leaves from Blue Island
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #222| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    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 Blue Island to Plano
The distance between Blue Island, Chicago and Plano, Chicago is approximately 71.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blue Island 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 Blue Island

Blue Island is located at Blue Island, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave & Union St.

Train stations close to Blue Island:

  • Prairie
  • Burr Oak
  • 123rd St.

Bus stations close to Blue Island:

  • Western Ave & Union St
  • Gregory St & York St
  • Western Ave & York St
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
Related Routes

Alternative route from Blue Island to Plano by bus and train via ME, 126 and ILLINOIS ZEPHYR

To get from Blue Island to Plano in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Blue Island station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Chicago Union Station station to Plano Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Leaves from Blue Island
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #222| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    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 Blue Island to Plano?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 7, Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 126, Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR.

  • Is there a direct train between Blue Island and Plano in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blue Island to Plano in Chicago?

    The ME train line goes from Blue Island station near Blue Island to #222| Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #222| Millennium Station station near Plano in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Blue Island and Plano in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blue Island to get to Plano in Chicago?

    Get on the ME train from the Blue Island station near Blue Island in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blue Island and Plano in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #222| Millennium Station station, which is closest to Plano in Chicago.

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