How to get from Dekalb to Forest Park by bus and train?

From Dekalb to Forest Park by bus and train

To get from Dekalb to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

136min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dekalb to Forest Park by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 307

To get from Dekalb to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Harlem Ave & Jackson Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

132min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 307
307
Walk to Forest Park
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Jackson Blvd
    ID 8746
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Park
    Walk to
    Forest Park
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dekalb to Forest Park

The distance between Dekalb, Chicago and Forest Park, Chicago is approximately 56.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dekalb to Forest Park by 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 Dekalb

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 17 Stop #634

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 from Dekalb to Forest Park by bus and train via 12, UP-W and 307

To get from Dekalb to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Harlem Ave & Jackson Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

132min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 307
307
Walk to Forest Park
Leaves from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456
    ID 456
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662
    ID 662
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Jackson Blvd
    ID 8746
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Park
    Walk to
    Forest Park
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 318.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 307.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

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

    The 12 bus line goes from W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 station near Dekalb to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 station near Forest Park in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Dekalb to Forest Park in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dekalb and Forest Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the W Locust St at Normal Rd -Wb Stop #456 stop near Dekalb in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662 stop, which is closest to Forest Park in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Dekalb to Forest Park?

    The ride from Dekalb to Forest Park costs $6.00.

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