How to get from Des Plaines to Oak Forest by bus and train?

Des Plaines to Oak Forest map

From Des Plaines to Oak Forest by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Oak Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 130 bus 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 5 min. The ride fare is $13.25.

125min$13.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 130
130
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
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clark & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1871
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    100 yd • 2 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

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 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

125min$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
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 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
    170 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
    490 yd • 6 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 38.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Northwest Hwy & Graceland Ave.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Northwest Hwy & Graceland Ave
  • Graceland Ave & Webford Ave
  • Des Plaines Metra Station

Public transit stations close to Oak Forest, Chicago

Oak Forest is located at Oak Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave).

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Midlothian
  • Oak Forest

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
  • 15840 S Cicero Ave
  • Cicero Ave & 159th St

Related Routes

Des Plaines to Oak Forest map

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 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

125min$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
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 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
    170 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
    490 yd • 6 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 125 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 130, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus 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 bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 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 #638| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #638| 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 bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Oak Forest in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 5 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 #638| Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Oak Forest in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Des Plaines to Oak Forest costs $13.25.

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