How to get from Cortland to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Cortland to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Cortland to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L', then the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station to Oak Forest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $18.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Oak Forest on the Moovit app.

234min$18.00
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    35 min
  • 10
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 11
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    6 min
  • 12
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 13
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #413| Joliet
  • 14
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    23 min
  • 15
    Walk to Oak Forest
    Walk to
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cortland to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 12, UP-W, BROWN LINE and RI

To get from Cortland to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Oak Forest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $18.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Oak Forest on the Moovit app.

234min$18.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #413| Joliet
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    30 min
  • 13
    Walk to Oak Forest
    Walk to
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cortland to Oak Forest

The distance between Cortland, Chicago and Oak Forest, Chicago is approximately 80.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 234 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cortland to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Cortland to Oak Forest

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Cortland to Oak Forest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cortland) and destination (Oak Forest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Cortland to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 12, UP-W, BROWN LINE and RI

To get from Cortland to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 12 bus from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland) station to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Oak Forest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $18.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Cortland may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Oak Forest on the Moovit app.

234min$18.75
Bus - 1212
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Chestnut Ave. & Somonauk Rd. (Cortland)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cortland
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop
    ID 1394132
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elburn
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #413| Joliet
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    30 min
  • 13
    Walk to Oak Forest
    Walk to
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cortland to Oak Forest?

    The fastest way takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Train line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cortland to Oak Forest?

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line UP-W, Chicago 'L' line BROWN LINE, Train line RI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, 2 train lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cortland to Oak Forest in Chicago?

    The 12 bus line goes from Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Cortland to Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station near Oak Forest in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cortland to Oak Forest in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Cortland and Oak Forest in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 12 bus from the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop stop near Cortland in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elburn Metra Station-Bus Stop station, which is closest to Oak Forest in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Cortland to Oak Forest?

    The ride from Cortland to Oak Forest costs $18.00.

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