What is the distance between Chicago and Plano?

Chicago and Plano are 48 miles (77 km) apart.

Bus Chicago to Plano from $11 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to Plano on September 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:40am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	57m	8:37am	Plano, IL	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Plano.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $33	Average Duration57m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$11 - $33	Average Duration56m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Plano

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Plano. The journey takes about 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

56mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Plano, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$11

Average bus trip duration57m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure7:40am

Distance49 miles (78 km)

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Amtrak

4/55,478 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5478 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $33

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Chicago to Plano Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Plano.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Plano, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Plano that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Plano, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Plano, IL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time57m	Avg Price$11	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time56m	Avg Price$14	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Plano, IL to Chicago

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Train from Chicago to Plano, IL

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