How to get from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Crystal Lake to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest in Oak Forest, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake 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 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

141min$14.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 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
    Le Claire Avenue
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train via UP-NW, BROWN LINE and RI

To get from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest in Oak Forest, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BROWN 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 21 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

141min$14.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    3 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
    Le Claire Avenue
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest

The distance between Crystal Lake, Oak Forest and Oak Forest, Oak Forest is approximately 65.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oak Forest – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is located at Crystal Lake, Oak Forest and the nearest public transit station is Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Train stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Pingree Road

Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • Grant/Rail Road
  • Grant/Railroad St.

Public transit stations close to Oak Forest, Oak Forest

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

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Oak Forest
  • Tinley Park
  • Midlothian

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • 159th St & Lorel Ave
  • 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)
  • 159th St & Debra Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train via UP-NW, BROWN LINE and RI

To get from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest in Oak Forest, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BROWN 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 21 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

141min$14.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    3 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
    Le Claire Avenue
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Oak Forest?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake and Oak Forest in Oak Forest by train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Crystal Lake to get to Oak Forest?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #640| Chicago Otc station near Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake.

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

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

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

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Oak Forest costs $14.75.

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