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

From Forest Park to Cortland by bus and train

To get from Forest Park to Cortland in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 303 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Broadway Ave & Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 12 bus from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station to Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

129min$10.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Forest Park Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Ave & Main St
    ID 6598
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melrose Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Dusable Turnaround
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Park to Cortland by bus and train via UP-W and 12

To get from Forest Park to Cortland in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Riverforest station to Elburn station. Next, take the 12 bus from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station to Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

135min$8.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Riverforest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverforest
    1.2 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Dusable Turnaround
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Park to Cortland

The distance between Forest Park, Chicago and Cortland, Chicago is approximately 51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Park to Cortland 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 Forest Park

Forest Park is located at Forest Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines Ave & Polk St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

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

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Des Plaines Ave & Polk St
  • Des Plaines Ave & Dunlop Ave
  • Des Plaines Ave & Harrison St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Park to Cortland by bus and train via UP-W and 12

To get from Forest Park to Cortland in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Riverforest station to Elburn station. Next, take the 12 bus from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station to Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

135min$8.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
Leaves from Riverforest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverforest
    1.2 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #57| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Dusable Turnaround
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Park to Cortland in Chicago?

    The 303 bus line goes from Forest Park Cta Station station near Forest Park to North station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till North station near Cortland in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Forest Park and Cortland in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 303 bus from the Forest Park Cta Station stop near Forest Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the North stop, which is closest to Cortland in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Forest Park to Cortland?

    The ride from Forest Park to Cortland costs $10.25.

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