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 93 bus from Maple & Church (North) station to Dodge & Emerson (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $8.00. 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 Evanston on the Moovit app.

101min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 93
93
Walk to Evanston
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    350 yd • 4 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
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maple & Church (North)
    ID 12675
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Logan Square Blue Line Station (South)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (South)
    ID 15543
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Evanston
    Walk to
    Evanston
    30 yd • 1 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 34.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 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.

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

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Oak Forest to Evanston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Oak Forest) and destination (Evanston), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Train line RI, Chicago 'L' 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 41 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 Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 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 41 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 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 $8.00.

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