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

From Plano to Skokie by bus and train

To get from Plano to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 208
208
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
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Plano to Skokie by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, MD-N and 208

To get from Plano to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 208
208
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
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2115| Grayslake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golf
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd
    ID 21683
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Skokie

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Skokie, Chicago is approximately 66.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Skokie 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 Skokie, Chicago

Skokie is located at Skokie, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Golf Kedvale.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Dempster-Skokie
  • Oakton-Skokie

Train stations close to Skokie:

  • Central St.
  • Wilmette
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Karlov Ave
  • Golf Rd & Keeler Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Plano to Skokie by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, MD-N and 208

To get from Plano to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 208
208
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
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2115| Grayslake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Golf
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Waukegan Rd
    ID 21683
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 208.

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

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line MD-N, Bus line 208.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

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

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Plano to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Skokie in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Plano and Skokie in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Skokie in Chicago.

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