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How to get fromNorthbrook to Plainfieldby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train Bnsf
    2h 37m
    $36–48

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Plainfield Park-n-Ridebus bus 755
    3h 39m
    $7–10

  3. Drive 48.7 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Plainfieldcar car 48.7 mi
    59 min
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northbrook to Plainfieldtaxi taxi 48.7 mi
    59 min
    $140–180

  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 / ...
    4h 47m
    $7–12

Northbrook to Plainfield by train and bus

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Northbrook to Plainfield via Chicago Union Station and Naperville in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shermer Walters to Plainfield Park-N-Ride via Old Orchard Mall - Macys, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Hubbard, and Michigan Ave & Wrigley Bldg. in around 4h 47m.

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