How to get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University in River Forest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 97 bus from Oakton & Central Park (East) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 72 bus from North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (West) station to Harlem & North Ave (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Dominican University on the Moovit app.

129min$2.25
Bus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 72
72
Walk to Dominican University
Leaves from Oakton & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakton & Central Park (East)
  • 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
    17 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
    North/Clybourn
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Clybourn/Halsted (Red Line) (West)
    ID 14428
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & North Ave (North)
    ID 1002
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dominican University
    Walk to
    Dominican University
    Greenfield Street
    1.28 mi • 26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University

The distance between Oakton & Central Park (East), River Forest and Dominican University, River Forest is approximately 21.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in River Forest – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oakton & Central Park (East)) and destination (Dominican 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 97, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakton & Central Park (East) and Dominican University?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University?

    The 97 bus line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Howard station near Dominican University in River Forest.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie and Dominican University in River Forest by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oakton & Central Park (East) to get to Dominican University?

    Get on the 97 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) stop near Oakton & Central Park (East) in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oakton & Central Park (East) and Dominican University?

    Get off the bus at the Howard stop, which is closest to Dominican University in River Forest.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University?

    The ride from Oakton & Central Park (East) to Dominican University costs $2.25.

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