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 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 272 bus from Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy station to Golf Mill Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

147min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 272
272
Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy
    ID 23022
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    120 yd • 2 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
    69 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 272, 240 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 272 bus from Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy station to Golf Mill Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 240 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Cumberland station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

157min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 272
272
Bus - 240
240
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy
    ID 23022
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    80 yd • 1 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
    76 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 38.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 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 Des Plaines Ave & Jackson Blvd.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

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

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Des Plaines Ave & Jackson Blvd
  • Forest Park Transit Center
  • Des Plaines Ave & Madison St

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 272, 240 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 272 bus from Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy station to Golf Mill Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 240 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Cumberland station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

157min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 272
272
Bus - 240
240
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy
    ID 23022
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    30 min
  • 4
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    80 yd • 1 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
    76 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 147 minutes, using Bus line 272, Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 272, Bus line 240, Bus line BLUE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

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

    The 272 bus line goes from Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy station near Forest Park to Golf Mill Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line 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 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 272 bus from the Milwaukee Ave & Tower Pkwy 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 total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Forest Park to Forest Park?

    The ride from Forest Park to Forest Park costs $2.30.

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