How to get from Bolingbrook to Oak Forest by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bolingbrook to Oak Forest in Chicago, take the 850 bus from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury station to Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only) station. Next, take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Oak Forest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

133min$7.50
Bus - 850
850
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Pace Park-N-Ride Canterbury
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bolingbrook
  • 2
    Bus - 850850
    Wait for bus
    850
    Michigan Ave & Superior St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only)
    ID 33905
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Forest
    Walk to
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 834, BNSF and RI

To get from Bolingbrook to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 834 bus from Briarcliff/Canterbury station to Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Oak Forest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

147min$14.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Briarcliff/Canterbury
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Briarcliff/Canterbury
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    30 min
  • 10
    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 Bolingbrook to Oak Forest
The distance between Bolingbrook, Chicago and Oak Forest, Chicago is approximately 52.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolingbrook to Oak Forest 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 Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook is located at Bolingbrook, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Briarcliff/Canterbury.

Bus stations close to Bolingbrook:

  • Briarcliff/Canterbury
  • Briarcliff Rd & Canterbury Ln
  • Briarcliff Rd & Lancaster Dr
Public transit stations close to Oak Forest, Chicago

Oak Forest is located at Oak Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 159th St & Le Claire Ave.

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Midlothian
  • Oak Forest

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • 159th St & Le Claire Ave
  • Cicero Ave & 155th St
  • 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 834, BNSF and RI

To get from Bolingbrook to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 834 bus from Briarcliff/Canterbury station to Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Oak Forest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

147min$14.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 834
834
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Briarcliff/Canterbury
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Briarcliff/Canterbury
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 834834
    Wait for bus
    834
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downers Grove Metra (Main St & Burlington Ave)
    ID 15493
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Downers Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    30 min
  • 10
    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 Bolingbrook to Oak Forest?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 850, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 834, Bus line BNSF, Bus line RI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

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

    The 850 bus line goes from Michigan Ave & Superior St station near Bolingbrook to Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only) station near Oak Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Bolingbrook and Oak Forest in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 850 bus from the Michigan Ave & Superior St stop near Bolingbrook in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only) station, which is closest to Oak Forest in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Bolingbrook to Oak Forest?

    The ride from Bolingbrook to Oak Forest costs $7.50.

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