How to get from Park Forest to Chicago by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Park Forest to Chicago in Chicago, take the 357 bus from Lincoln Hwy & Western Ave station to 211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy) station. Next, take the ME train from 211th St. station to Van Buren St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

113min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 357
357
Train - MEME
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from Lincoln Hwy & Western Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Western Ave
    ID 3646
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 357357
    Wait for bus
    357
    Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    211th St Metra (Olympian Way & Lincoln Hwy)
    ID 3521
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    211th St.
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #118| Millennium Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    430 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Park Forest to Chicago

The distance between Park Forest, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 29.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Park Forest to Chicago 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 Park Forest

Park Forest is located at Park Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave & Westwood Dr / 26th St.

Train stations close to Park Forest:

  • Matteson
  • Richton Park
  • 211th St.

Bus stations close to Park Forest:

  • Western Ave & Westwood Dr / 26th St
  • Western Ave & Algonquin St
  • Norwood Blvd & Krotiak Rd

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Harrison
  • Jackson (Red)

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (South)
  • State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • State & Van Buren (North)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 357, Bus line ME.

  • Is there a direct bus between Park Forest and Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Park Forest to Chicago?

    The 357 bus line goes from Lincoln Hwy & Western Ave station near Park Forest in Park Forest to Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct station near Chicago in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Park Forest in Park Forest and Chicago in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Park Forest to get to Chicago?

    Get on the 357 bus from the Lincoln Hwy & Western Ave stop near Park Forest in Park Forest.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Park Forest and Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Southwick Dr & Stoneridge Ct station, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Park Forest to Chicago?

    The ride from Park Forest to Chicago costs $7.50.

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