How to get from Oak Forest to Lake Villa by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Oak Forest to Lake Villa in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 156 bus and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Bus - 156
156
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #402| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lasalle & Adams (South)
    ID 4970
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18250
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #101| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Oak Forest to Lake Villa in Chicago, take the RI train from Oak Forest station to Lasalle Street station. Next, take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #402| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #101| Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Forest to Lake Villa

The distance between Oak Forest, Chicago and Lake Villa, Chicago is approximately 69.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Forest to Lake Villa 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 Oak Forest

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

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Oak Forest
  • Midlothian

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Cicero Ave & Waverly Ave
  • Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
  • 15840 S Cicero Ave

Public transit stations close to Lake Villa, Chicago

Lake Villa is located at Lake Villa, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Round Lake Beach.

Train stations close to Lake Villa:

  • Round Lake Beach
  • Lake Villa

Related Routes

By train

To get from Oak Forest to Lake Villa in Chicago, take the RI train from Oak Forest station to Lasalle Street station. Next, take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake Villa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #402| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #101| Antioch
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lake Villa
    Ride to train station
    Lake Villa
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line 156, Bus line NCS.

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

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct train between Oak Forest and Lake Villa in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oak Forest to Lake Villa in Chicago?

    The RI train line goes from Oak Forest station near Oak Forest to #402| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lake Villa station near Lake Villa in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Oak Forest and Lake Villa in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oak Forest to get to Lake Villa in Chicago?

    Get on the RI train from the Oak Forest station near Oak Forest in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Lake Villa station, which is closest to Lake Villa in Chicago.

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