How to get from Sycamore to Forest Park by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Sycamore to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 17 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Oakland Dr. - Sb Stop #563 station to Psychology Building station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Bus - 1717
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Oakland Dr. - Sb Stop #563

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Psychology Building
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Forest Park
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 18, GREYHOUND US0155S and BLUE LINE

To get from Sycamore to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 18 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station to Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Bus - 1818
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Forest Park
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sycamore to Forest Park

The distance between Sycamore, Chicago and Forest Park, Chicago is approximately 82.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sycamore to Forest Park by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sycamore

Sycamore is located at Sycamore, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakland Dr. at Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) - Eb Stop #609.

Bus stations close to Sycamore:

  • Oakland Dr. at Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) - Eb Stop #609
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Gateway Dr. - Nb Stop #568
  • Sycamore Rd (Rt 23) at Northland Shopping Plaza - Nb Stop #677

Public transit stations close to Forest Park, Chicago

Forest Park is located at Forest Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Forest Park Cta Station.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

  • Forest Park
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Harlem/Lake

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Riverforest
  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Forest Park Cta Station
  • Forest Park Transit Center
  • Des Plaines Ave & Jackson Blvd

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 18, GREYHOUND US0155S and BLUE LINE

To get from Sycamore to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 18 bus from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663 station to Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0155S bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Bus - 1818
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from Sycamore Rd (Rt. 23) at Oakland Dr. (Hyvee) - Nb Stop #663

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sycamore
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    University Cir (Dusable) Rt 18 / Rt 19 Stop #628
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Russell Rd. at Lucinda Ave. - Sb Stop #509
    ID 509
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Forest Park
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sycamore to Forest Park?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sycamore to Forest Park?

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S, Bus line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sycamore and Forest Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sycamore to Forest Park in Chicago?

    The 17 bus line goes from Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630 station near Sycamore to Psychology Building station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Psychology Building station near Forest Park in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Sycamore to Forest Park in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Sycamore and Forest Park in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sycamore to get to Forest Park in Chicago?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Holmes Student Center (West Side) - Stop #630 stop near Sycamore in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sycamore and Forest Park in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Psychology Building station, which is closest to Forest Park in Chicago.

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