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How to get from Forest Park to Aurora by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Forest Park to Aurora by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Forest Park to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Forest Park station to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 307 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Harlem Avenue station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

115min$6.55
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 307
307
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Forest Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station
    ID 8747
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St
    ID 6448
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Forest Park to Aurora by bus and train

To get from Forest Park to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 318 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Harlem Ave & Randolph St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 307 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Harlem Avenue station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

126min$6.05
Bus - 318
318
Bus - 307
307
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Forest Park Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Randolph St
    ID 8678
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Randolph St
    ID 8742
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St
    ID 6448
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Park to Aurora

The distance between Forest Park, Chicago and Aurora, Chicago is approximately 30.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Park to Aurora by Chicago 'L', 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 Forest Park

Forest Park is located at Forest Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Forest Park Transit Center.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

  • Harlem/Lake
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Oak Park (Blue)

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Forest Park Transit Center
  • Forest Park Cta Station
  • Des Plaines Ave & Jackson Blvd

Public transit stations close to Aurora, Chicago

Aurora is located at Aurora, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is New York St & Broadway St.

Train stations close to Aurora:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora:

  • New York St & Broadway St
  • Broadway & New York St
  • Broadway & Spring St

From Forest Park to Aurora by bus and train

To get from Forest Park to Aurora in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 318 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Harlem Ave & Randolph St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 307 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Harlem Avenue station to Aurora station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

126min$6.05
Bus - 318
318
Bus - 307
307
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Aurora
Leaves from Forest Park Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Randolph St
    ID 8678
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Randolph St
    ID 8742
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Quincy St/34th St
    ID 6448
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1221| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Aurora
    Walk to
    Aurora
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Park to Aurora?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 307, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Park to Aurora?

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line 307, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Forest Park and Aurora?

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

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Forest Park to Aurora?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Forest Park in Forest Park to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station near Aurora in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Park to Aurora by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between Forest Park in Forest Park and Aurora in Chicago by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Forest Park to get to Aurora?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Forest Park in Forest Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Forest Park and Aurora?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station, which is closest to Aurora in Chicago.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from Forest Park to Aurora?

    The ride from Forest Park to Aurora costs $6.55.