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

From Forest Park to Itasca by bus and train

To get from Forest Park to Itasca in Chicago, take the 303 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station. Next, take the MD-W train from Franklin Park station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

95min$5.75
Bus - 303
303
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Forest Park Cta Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave
    ID 9898
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Franklin Park
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Park to Itasca by bus and train via 318, 331 and MD-W

To get from Forest Park to Itasca in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 318 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to North Ave & 5th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

101min$6.05
Bus - 318
318
Bus - 331
331
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Forest Park Cta Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 5th Ave
    ID 8838
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th/North
    ID 8093
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Park to Itasca
The distance between Forest Park, Chicago and Itasca, Chicago is approximately 16.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Park to Itasca 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 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 (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Harlem/Lake
  • Forest Park

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

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 Itasca, Chicago

Itasca is located at Itasca, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wood Dale.

Train stations close to Itasca:

  • Wood Dale
  • Itasca
  • Medinah
Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Park to Itasca by bus and train via 318, 331 and MD-W

To get from Forest Park to Itasca in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 318 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to North Ave & 5th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

101min$6.05
Bus - 318
318
Bus - 331
331
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Forest Park Cta Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 5th Ave
    ID 8838
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th/North
    ID 8093
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line 331, Bus line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

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

    The 303 bus line goes from Rosemont Cta Station station near Forest Park to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station near Itasca in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Forest Park and Itasca in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 303 bus from the Rosemont Cta Station stop near Forest Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave station, which is closest to Itasca in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Forest Park to Itasca costs $5.75.

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