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How to get from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ridgeland station to Harlem/Lake station. Next, take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Glen Ellyn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

55min$6.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    Pennsylvania Avenue
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn, take the 313 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to Lake St & Thatcher Ave station. Next, take the UP-W train from Riverforest station to Glen Ellyn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

72min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 313
313
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6877
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverforest
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    Pennsylvania Avenue
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn

The distance between Oak Park, Glen Ellyn and Glen Ellyn, Glen Ellyn is approximately 15.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Glen Ellyn – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Oak Park

Oak Park is located at Oak Park, Glen Ellyn and the nearest public transit station is Ridgeland Ave & Randolph St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park:

  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Austin (Green)
  • Ridgeland

Train stations close to Oak Park:

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park:

  • Ridgeland Ave & Randolph St
  • Ridgeland Cta Station
  • South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)

Public transit stations close to Glen Ellyn, Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn is located at Pennsylvania Avenue, Glen Ellyn and the nearest public transit station is Park/Duane.

Train stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Glen Ellyn
  • College Ave
  • Wheaton

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Park/Duane
  • Main/Anthony
  • Park/Hillside

By bus and train

To get from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn, take the 313 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to Lake St & Thatcher Ave station. Next, take the UP-W train from Riverforest station to Glen Ellyn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

72min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 313
313
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to Glen Ellyn
Leaves from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6877
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverforest
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glen Ellyn
    Walk to
    Glen Ellyn
    Pennsylvania Avenue
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 313, Bus line UP-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Oak Park and Glen Ellyn?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Ridgeland station near Oak Park in Oak Park to Harlem-Green station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Harlem-Green station near Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Oak Park in Oak Park and Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn by Chicago 'L' and train is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Oak Park to get to Glen Ellyn?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Ridgeland station near Oak Park in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Oak Park and Glen Ellyn?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harlem-Green station, which is closest to Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn.

  • When is the first train from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn?

    The first train from Oak Park in Oak Park to Glen Ellyn in Glen Ellyn is Union Pacific West. It leaves the Oakpark station at 1:01 AM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn?

    The ride from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn costs $6.25.

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