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How to get fromEvanston to Plainfieldby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Plainfield by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train Bnsf
    2h 20m
    $39–51

  2. Subway, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Main to Adams/Wabashsubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus 850 / ...
    3h 1m
    $6–11

  3. Drive 47 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Plainfieldcar car 47 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Plainfieldtaxi taxi 47 mi
    1h 5m
    $140–170

  5. Line 147 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Hubbardbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Wrigley Bldg. to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus 850 / ...
    3h 18m
    $6–8

Evanston to Plainfield by subway and bus

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Evanston to Plainfield via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Plainfield Park-N-Ride via Michigan & Hubbard and Michigan Ave & Wrigley Bldg. in around 3h 18m.

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