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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Forest Park to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 379 bus from Cicero/76th St. station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clark/Lake station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

101min$2.00
Bus - 379
379
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from Cicero/76th St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    31 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Forest Park
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 169, 49 and BLUE LINE

To get from Forest Park to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 169 bus from 79th Street & Cicero station to 79th Street & Western (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

108min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 169
169
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from 79th Street & Cicero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Cicero
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 169169
    Wait for bus
    169
    69th Street & State (Red Line) (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western (East)
    ID 8630
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 17890
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    100 yd • 2 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
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Park to Forest Park

The distance between Forest Park, Chicago and Forest Park, Chicago is approximately 24.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Park 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 Forest Park

Forest Park is located at Forest Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Van Buren St & Grove Ln.

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:

  • Van Buren St & Grove Ln
  • Forest Park Transit Center
  • Des Plaines Ave & Jackson Blvd

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 (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Harlem/Lake
  • 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 & Polk St

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 169, 49 and BLUE LINE

To get from Forest Park to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 169 bus from 79th Street & Cicero station to 79th Street & Western (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

108min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 169
169
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from 79th Street & Cicero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Cicero
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 169169
    Wait for bus
    169
    69th Street & State (Red Line) (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western (East)
    ID 8630
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 17890
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    100 yd • 2 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
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 379, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 169, Bus line 49, Bus line BLUE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

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

    The 379 bus line goes from Midway Cta Station station near Forest Park to Midway Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Forest Park station near Forest Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Forest Park and Forest Park in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 379 bus from the Midway Cta Station stop near Forest Park in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Park to Forest Park?

    The ride from Forest Park to Forest Park costs $2.00.

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