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

From Bartlett to Forest Park by bus and train

To get from Bartlett to Forest Park in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Bartlett station to Franklin Park station. Next, take the 303 bus from 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

75min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 303
303
Leaves from Bartlett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bartlett
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franklin Park
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave
    ID 9978
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bartlett to Forest Park by bus and train via MD-W, 331 and 308

To get from Bartlett to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Bartlett station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 308 bus from Hines Blvd/5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

75min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 308
308
Leaves from Bartlett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bartlett
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8251
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hines Blvd/5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 6734
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hines Blvd/5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 6726
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bartlett to Forest Park

The distance between Bartlett, Chicago and Forest Park, Chicago is approximately 23.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bartlett 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 Bartlett

Bartlett is located at Bartlett, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Hanover Park.

Train stations close to Bartlett:

  • Hanover Park

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 & Harrison St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

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

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

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

Alternative route from Bartlett to Forest Park by bus and train via MD-W, 331 and 308

To get from Bartlett to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Bartlett station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 308 bus from Hines Blvd/5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

75min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 308
308
Leaves from Bartlett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bartlett
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8251
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hines Blvd/5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 6734
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hines Blvd/5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 6726
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 308308
    Wait for bus
    308
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 303.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 331, Bus line 308.

  • Is there a direct train between Bartlett and Forest Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bartlett to Forest Park in Chicago?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Bartlett to Franklin Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Franklin Park station near Forest Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Bartlett and Forest Park in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bartlett to get to Forest Park in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Bartlett in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Franklin Park stop, which is closest to Forest Park in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Bartlett to Forest Park?

    The ride from Bartlett to Forest Park costs $5.75.

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