How to get from Melrose Park to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Melrose Park to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Melrose Park to Oak Forest in Oak Forest, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-W train from Melrose Park 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 39 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

99min$11.75
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #30| 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
    #407| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    35 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 Melrose Park to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train via UP-W, BROWN LINE and RI

To get from Melrose Park to Oak Forest in Oak Forest, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-W train from Melrose Park 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 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

99min$11.75
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #30| 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
    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
    #407| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    35 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 Melrose Park to Oak Forest

The distance between Melrose Park, Oak Forest and Oak Forest, Oak Forest is approximately 34.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is located at Melrose Park, Oak Forest and the nearest public transit station is Broadway Ave & Main St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Harlem/Lake
  • Forest Park

Train stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Riverforest
  • Bellwood
  • Maywood

Bus stations close to Melrose Park:

  • Broadway Ave & Main St
  • 19th Ave & St Charles Rd
  • Lake St & 18th Ave

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:

  • Tinley Park
  • Oak Forest
  • Midlothian

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • 159th St & Lorel Ave
  • Cicero Ave & 157th St
  • Cicero Ave & Waverly Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Melrose Park to Oak Forest by Chicago 'L' and train via UP-W, BROWN LINE and RI

To get from Melrose Park to Oak Forest in Oak Forest, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-W train from Melrose Park 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 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $11.75.

99min$11.75
Train - UP-WUP-W
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Oak Forest
Leaves from Melrose Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Park
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #30| 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
    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
    #407| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Forest
    35 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 Melrose Park to Oak Forest?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line RI.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Park to Oak Forest?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line RI.

  • Is there a direct train between Melrose Park and Oak Forest?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melrose Park to Oak Forest?

    The UP-W train line goes from #30| Chicago Otc station near Melrose Park in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park to Oak Forest by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Melrose Park in Melrose Park and Oak Forest in Oak Forest by train and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melrose Park to get to Oak Forest?

    Get on the UP-W train from the #30| Chicago Otc station near Melrose Park in Melrose Park.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park to Oak Forest?

    The ride from Melrose Park to Oak Forest costs $11.75.