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 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 34 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oak Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

154min$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
    340 yd • 4 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
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 383 bus from Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave) station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 315 bus 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 53 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oak Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

173min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 383
383
Bus - 315
315
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
    ID 37256
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin/Corcoran/South Blvd./Cta Green Line
    ID 36206
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL

The distance between Oak Forest and Elmhurst, IL is approximately 38.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 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.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oak Forest) and destination (Elmhurst, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, 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', bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

From Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL by bus

To get from Oak Forest to Elmhurst, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 383 bus from Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave) station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 315 bus 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 53 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oak Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elmhurst, IL on the Moovit app.

173min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 383
383
Bus - 315
315
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Elmhurst, IL
Leaves from Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
    ID 37256
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - 315315
    Wait for bus
    315
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin/Corcoran/South Blvd./Cta Green Line
    ID 36206
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corcoran Pl / South Blvd & Austin Blvd
    ID 6848
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    York St & 2nd St / Robert T Palmer Dr
    ID 6945
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elmhurst, IL
    Walk to
    Elmhurst, IL
    160 yd • 2 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 154 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 173 minutes, using Bus line 383, Bus line 315, Bus line 309.

  • 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 34 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.

  • 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 and Elmhurst, IL by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 34 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.

  • 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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