How to get from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 309 bus from Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd station to York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

156min$6.55
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oak Forest
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    35th-Bronzeville-Iit
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Green)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    170 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RI, GREEN LINE and 313

To get from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 313 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to St. Charles/York station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

136min$6.55
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oak Forest
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    35th-Bronzeville-Iit
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/York
    ID 7494
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Oak Forest, Elmhurst and Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst is approximately 38.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elmhurst – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oak Forest

Oak Forest is located at Oak Forest, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station).

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Tinley Park
  • Midlothian

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)
  • Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
  • Cicero Ave & 159th St

Public transit stations close to Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL is located at Elmhurst, IL, Elmhurst and the nearest public transit station is Palmer/Schiller.

Train stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Elmhurst
  • Berkeley
  • Villa Park

Bus stations close to Elmhurst, IL:

  • Palmer/Schiller
  • York/Second/Palmer
  • York St & Robert T Palmer Dr / 2nd St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RI, GREEN LINE and 313

To get from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 313 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to St. Charles/York station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

136min$6.55
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 313
313
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oak Forest
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    35th-Bronzeville-Iit
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St. Charles/York
    ID 7494
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Train line RI, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 309.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Train line RI, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 313.

  • Is there a direct train between Oak Forest and Elmhurst, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL?

    The RI train line goes from #412| Lasalle Street station near Oak Forest in Oak Forest to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station near Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Oak Forest in Oak Forest and Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oak Forest to get to Elmhurst, IL?

    Get on the RI train from the #412| Lasalle Street station near Oak Forest in Oak Forest.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oak Forest and Elmhurst, IL?

    Get off the train at the 35th St. / "Lou" Jones stop, which is closest to Elmhurst, IL in Elmhurst.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL?

    The ride from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL costs $6.55.

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