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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St 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 45 min. The ride fare is $16.05.

225min$16.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    35 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

By bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the J14 bus, then the ME train and finally take the 354 bus from Pace Harvey Transportation Center station to Cicero Ave & 157th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $17.80.

232min$17.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Train - MEME
Bus - 354
354
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 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
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (South)
    ID 1110
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    33 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Harvey Transportation Center
    ID 1855
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 14
    Bus - 354354
    Wait for bus
    354
    Counterclockwise
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Cicero Ave & 157th St
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero Ave & 157th St
    ID 12840
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carol Stream to Oak Forest

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Oak Forest, Chicago is approximately 54.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 225 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream 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.

Public transit stations close to Oak Forest, Chicago

Oak Forest is located at Oak Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cicero Ave & 157th St.

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Oak Forest
  • Midlothian
  • Robbins

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Cicero Ave & 157th St
  • Cicero Ave & Waverly Ave
  • Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the J14 bus, then the ME train and finally take the 354 bus from Pace Harvey Transportation Center station to Cicero Ave & 157th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $17.80.

232min$17.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - J14
J14
Train - MEME
Bus - 354
354
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 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
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (South)
    ID 1110
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    33 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Harvey Transportation Center
    ID 1855
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 14
    Bus - 354354
    Wait for bus
    354
    Counterclockwise
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Cicero Ave & 157th St
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero Ave & 157th St
    ID 12840
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 225 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line J14, Bus line ME, Bus line 354.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carol Stream 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 45 min.

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

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station near Carol Stream to South station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines till South station near Oak Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Oak Forest in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave stop near Carol Stream in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the South station, which is closest to Oak Forest in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Carol Stream to Oak Forest costs $16.05.

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