How to get from Des Plaines to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Des Plaines to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Des Plaines to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Jefferson Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE 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 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $11.75. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Des Plaines may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Oak Forest on the Moovit app.

93min$11.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    12 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oak Forest
    Walk to
    Oak Forest
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train via UP-NW, PINK LINE and RI

To get from Des Plaines to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK 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 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $13.50. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Des Plaines may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Oak Forest on the Moovit app.

93min$13.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 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
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Oak Forest

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Oak Forest, Chicago is approximately 38.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Train schedule from Des Plaines to Oak Forest

To check the Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Des Plaines to Oak Forest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Des Plaines) and destination (Oak Forest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' 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' and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Des Plaines to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train via UP-NW, PINK LINE and RI

To get from Des Plaines to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK 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 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $13.50. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Des Plaines may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Oak Forest on the Moovit app.

93min$13.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    10 yd • 1 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
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Train line RI.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Oak Forest in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Oak Forest in Chicago?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines to #640| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till #640| Chicago Otc station near Oak Forest in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Oak Forest in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Oak Forest in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Oak Forest in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Des Plaines station near Des Plaines in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Oak Forest in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #640| Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Oak Forest in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train and Chicago 'L' fare from Des Plaines to Oak Forest?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Oak Forest costs $11.75.

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