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

From Forest Park to Homewood by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Forest Park to Homewood in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Forest Park station to Jackson-Blue station. Next, take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

105min$8.00
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
Walk to Homewood
Leaves from Forest Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Homewood
    Walk to
    Homewood
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Forest Park to Homewood by bus and train

To get from Forest Park to Homewood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 305 bus from Forest Park Transit Center station to Roosevelt/54th Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the ME train from Museum Campus/11th St. station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

130min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Bus - 12
12
Train - MEME
Walk to Homewood
Leaves from Forest Park Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Transit Center
    ID 8382
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Cicero Cta Blue Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt/54th Ave.
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt/54th Ave.
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Indiana & 15th Place (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
    ID 15362
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Homewood
    Walk to
    Homewood
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Park to Homewood

The distance between Forest Park, Chicago and Homewood, Chicago is approximately 33.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Park to Homewood by Chicago 'L' 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 Forest Park

Forest Park is located at Forest Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Forest Park Transit Center.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

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

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Riverforest
  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Forest Park Transit Center
  • Forest Park Cta Station
  • Des Plaines Ave & Jackson Blvd

Public transit stations close to Homewood, Chicago

Homewood is located at Homewood, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Ridge Rd & Martin Ave.

Train stations close to Homewood:

  • Flossmoor
  • Calumet
  • Homewood

Bus stations close to Homewood:

  • Ridge Rd & Martin Ave
  • Dixie Hwy & Ridge Rd
  • Homewood Metra Station

From Forest Park to Homewood by bus and train

To get from Forest Park to Homewood in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 305 bus from Forest Park Transit Center station to Roosevelt/54th Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the ME train from Museum Campus/11th St. station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

130min$7.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Bus - 12
12
Train - MEME
Walk to Homewood
Leaves from Forest Park Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Transit Center
    ID 8382
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    Cicero Cta Blue Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt/54th Ave.
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt/54th Ave.
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Indiana & 15th Place (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
    ID 15362
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Homewood
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Homewood
    Walk to
    Homewood
    630 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line ME.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line 12, Train line ME.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Forest Park and Homewood?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Forest Park to Homewood?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Forest Park in Forest Park to Jackson-Blue station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Jackson-Blue station near Homewood in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Forest Park in Forest Park and Homewood in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Forest Park to get to Homewood?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Forest Park in Forest Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Forest Park and Homewood?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Jackson-Blue station, which is closest to Homewood in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Forest Park to Homewood?

    The ride from Forest Park to Homewood costs $8.00.