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

From Oak Park to Cortland by bus and train

To get from Oak Park to Cortland 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 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 42 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

162min$9.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 309
309
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
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
    45 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
    #57| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    54 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 Oak Park to Cortland by bus and train via UP-W and 12

To get from Oak Park to Cortland in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Oakpark 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 13 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

133min$8.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
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
    #57| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    70 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 Oak Park to Cortland

The distance between Oak Park, Chicago and Cortland, Chicago is approximately 52.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak 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 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:

  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Austin (Green)
  • Central (Green)

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

Related Routes

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

To get from Oak Park to Cortland in Chicago, take the UP-W train from Oakpark 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 13 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

133min$8.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 1212
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
    #57| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    70 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 Oak Park to Cortland?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 309, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oak 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 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oak Park to Cortland 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 Cortland in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Oak Park and Cortland in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Oak Park to Cortland costs $9.75.