How to get from Oak Park to Carol Stream by bus and train?

From Oak Park to Carol Stream by bus and train

To get from Oak Park to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 309 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to 1st St & York St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $7.05.

146min$7.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 309
309
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1st St & York St
    ID 6844
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elmhurst
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oak Park to Carol Stream by bus and train via UP-W and 711

To get from Oak Park to Carol Stream in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Wheaton station. Next, take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

122min$8.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Oakpark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    1.07 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Park to Carol Stream

The distance between Oak Park, Chicago and Carol Stream, Chicago is approximately 26.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park to Carol Stream 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 Oak Park

Oak Park is located at Oak Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park:

  • Austin (Green)
  • Central (Green)
  • Ridgeland

Train stations close to Oak Park:

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park:

  • Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • Lake St & Cuyler Ave
  • Lake St & Harvey Ave

Public transit stations close to Carol Stream, Chicago

Carol Stream is located at Carol Stream, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is West Chicago.

Train stations close to Carol Stream:

  • West Chicago

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oak Park to Carol Stream by bus and train via UP-W and 711

To get from Oak Park to Carol Stream in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Wheaton station. Next, take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

122min$8.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Oakpark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    1.07 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oak Park to Carol Stream?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 309, Train line UP-W, Bus line 711.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Park to Carol Stream?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Train line UP-W, Bus line 711.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oak Park and Carol Stream in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oak Park to Carol Stream in Chicago?

    The 309 bus line goes from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station near Oak Park to West station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till West station near Carol Stream in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Park to Carol Stream in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oak Park and Carol Stream in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oak Park to get to Carol Stream in Chicago?

    Get on the 309 bus from the Lake St & Ridgeland Ave stop near Oak Park in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oak Park and Carol Stream in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the West stop, which is closest to Carol Stream in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Oak Park to Carol Stream?

    The ride from Oak Park to Carol Stream costs $7.05.

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