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

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

To get from Oak Forest to Evanston in Chicago, 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 Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 208 bus from Davis Cta Station station to Emerson St & Dodge Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

113min$8.30
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Oak Forest
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerson St & Dodge Ave
    ID 37336
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oak Forest to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RI, PURPLE LINE and 93

To get from Oak Forest to Evanston in Chicago, 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 Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 93 bus from Davis Purple Line Station (South) station to Dodge & Emerson (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

123min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 93
93
Leaves from Oak Forest
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
    ID 14409
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Lawrence & Christiana (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dodge & Emerson (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (South)
    ID 15543
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Forest to Evanston
The distance between Oak Forest, Chicago and Evanston, Chicago is approximately 35.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Forest to Evanston by Chicago 'L', 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 Forest

Oak Forest is located at Oak Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cicero Ave & Waverly Ave.

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Oak Forest
  • Midlothian

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Cicero Ave & Waverly Ave
  • Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
  • 15840 S Cicero Ave
Public transit stations close to Evanston, Chicago

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Church St & Dodge Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Noyes
  • Davis
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Church St & Dodge Ave
  • Dodge & Church (South)
  • Dodge Ave & Church St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Oak Forest to Evanston by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RI, PURPLE LINE and 93

To get from Oak Forest to Evanston in Chicago, 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 Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 93 bus from Davis Purple Line Station (South) station to Dodge & Emerson (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

123min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 93
93
Leaves from Oak Forest
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
    ID 14409
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Lawrence & Christiana (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Dodge & Emerson (South)
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (South)
    ID 15543
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oak Forest to Evanston?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 208.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Forest to Evanston?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 93.

  • Is there a direct train between Oak Forest and Evanston in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oak Forest to Evanston in Chicago?

    The RI train line goes from Oak Forest station near Oak Forest to #412| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till #412| Lasalle Street station near Evanston in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Oak Forest and Evanston in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oak Forest to get to Evanston in Chicago?

    Get on the RI train from the Oak Forest station near Oak Forest in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oak Forest and Evanston in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #412| Lasalle Street stop, which is closest to Evanston in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Oak Forest to Evanston costs $8.30.

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