How to get from Algonquin to Forest Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Algonquin to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train 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 34 min.

154min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #622| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    800 yd • 10 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

By bus and train

To get from Algonquin to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Riverforest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Forest Park
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #622| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Park
    Walk to
    Forest Park
    1.21 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Algonquin to Forest Park

The distance between Algonquin, Chicago and Forest Park, Chicago is approximately 61.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Algonquin to Forest Park 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 Algonquin

Algonquin is located at Algonquin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Algonquin:

  • Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
  • Randall Rd & Commons Dr
  • Randall Rd & County Line Rd

Public transit stations close to Forest Park, Chicago

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

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

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

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Madison St & Forest Ave
  • Des Plaines Ave & Madison St
  • Des Plaines Ave & Adams St

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Algonquin to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Riverforest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Forest Park
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #622| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Forest Park
    Walk to
    Forest Park
    1.21 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

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

    The 550 bus line goes from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station near Algonquin to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Crystal Lake Metra Station station near Forest Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Algonquin and Forest Park in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 550 bus from the Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy stop near Algonquin in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake Metra Station station, which is closest to Forest Park in Chicago.

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