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How to get from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from Oakton-Skokie station to Howard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 95 bus from 95th Red Line Station (East) station to 95th Street & St. Lawrence (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oakton/Lincoln may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago State University on the Moovit app.

97min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 95
95
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from Oakton-Skokie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Oakton-Skokie
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    7 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 14003
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Buffalo & 92nd Street (South)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Street & St. Lawrence (East)
    ID 2266
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 97, RED LINE and 95

To get from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 97 bus from Oakton & Lincoln (East) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 95 bus from 95th Red Line Station (East) station to 95th Street & St. Lawrence (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oakton/Lincoln may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago State University on the Moovit app.

104min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 95
95
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from Oakton & Lincoln (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakton & Lincoln (East)
    ID 3595
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 14003
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Buffalo & 92nd Street (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Street & St. Lawrence (East)
    ID 2266
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University

The distance between Oakton/Lincoln and Chicago State University is approximately 27.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakton/Lincoln) and destination (Chicago State University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Alternative route from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus via 97, RED LINE and 95

To get from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 97 bus from Oakton & Lincoln (East) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 95 bus from 95th Red Line Station (East) station to 95th Street & St. Lawrence (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oakton/Lincoln may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago State University on the Moovit app.

104min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 95
95
Walk to Chicago State University
Leaves from Oakton & Lincoln (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oakton & Lincoln (East)
    ID 3595
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th Red Line Station (East)
    ID 14003
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Buffalo & 92nd Street (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Street & St. Lawrence (East)
    ID 2266
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line YELLOW LINE, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 95.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 95.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Oakton/Lincoln and Chicago State University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University?

    The YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Oakton-Skokie station near Oakton/Lincoln in Skokie to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Howard station near Chicago State University.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Oakton/Lincoln and Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Oakton/Lincoln to get to Chicago State University?

    Get on the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from the Oakton-Skokie station near Oakton/Lincoln in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Oakton/Lincoln and Chicago State University?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Howard stop, which is closest to Chicago State University.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University?

    The ride from Oakton/Lincoln to Chicago State University costs $2.50.