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

By bus and train

To get from Plano to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St station to Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 307
307
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1254| Chicago Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St
    ID 6448
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
    ID 6454
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Plano to Riverside in Chicago, take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, take the BNSF train from La Grange station to Harlem Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1254| Chicago Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    850 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Riverside

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Riverside, Chicago is approximately 41.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Riverside 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 Riverside, Chicago

Riverside is located at Riverside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Harlem Avenue
  • Berwyn
  • Riverside

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
  • Harlem Ave & Blackhawk Rd
  • Harlem Ave & 38th St

Related Routes

By train

To get from Plano to Riverside in Chicago, take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, take the BNSF train from La Grange station to Harlem Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1254| Chicago Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    850 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 307.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line BNSF.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plano to Riverside in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Plano to La Grange station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave station near Riverside in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Plano and Riverside in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Plano in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave stop, which is closest to Riverside in Chicago.

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