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

By bus and train

To get from Addison to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 715 bus from Addison Wal-Mart station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra 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 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Walk to bus stationBus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from Addison Wal-Mart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Addison Wal-Mart
    ID 32523
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Argonne National Lab
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #20| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    29 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
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W and 318

To get from Addison to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Lake St & Central Ct station to West St & Front St 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 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Bus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from Lake St & Central Ct

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Addison
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    30 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
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Addison to Forest Park

The distance between Addison, Chicago and Forest Park, Chicago is approximately 23.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Addison 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 Addison

Addison is located at Addison, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake St & Central Ct.

Train stations close to Addison:

  • Itasca
  • Medinah

Bus stations close to Addison:

  • Lake St & Central Ct
  • Lake/Rohlwing
  • Lake St & Marcus Dr

Public transit stations close to Forest Park, Chicago

Forest Park is located at Forest Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Des Plaines Ave & Polk St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

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

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Riverforest
  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Des Plaines Ave & Polk St
  • Des Plaines Ave & Madison St
  • Des Plaines Ave & Dunlop Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W and 318

To get from Addison to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Lake St & Central Ct station to West St & Front St 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 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Bus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from Lake St & Central Ct

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Addison
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #22| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    30 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
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 715, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 318.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Addison 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 1 hr 22 min.

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

    The 715 bus line goes from Addison Wal-Mart station near Addison to Argonne National Lab station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Forest Park Cta Station station near Forest Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Addison and Forest Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 715 bus from the Addison Wal-Mart stop near Addison in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Park Cta Station stop, which is closest to Forest Park in Chicago.

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