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How to get from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from Dempster-Skokie station to Howard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 381 bus from West 95th Street 30 station to 95th St & Central Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

132min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Oak Lawn
Leaves from Dempster-Skokie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Dempster-Skokie
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - YELLOW LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    YELLOW LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    10 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Moraine Valley Community College
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th St & Central Ave
    ID 4732
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oak Lawn
    Walk to
    Oak Lawn
    Mulberry Avenue
    0.73 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 97, RED LINE and 381

To get from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 97 bus from Skokie Yellow Line Station (South) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 381 bus from West 95th Street 30 station to 95th St & Central Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

159min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Oak Lawn
Leaves from Skokie Yellow Line Station (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skokie Yellow Line Station (South)
    ID 14166
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Moraine Valley Community College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th St & Central Ave
    ID 4732
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Lawn
    Walk to
    Oak Lawn
    Mulberry Avenue
    0.73 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn

The distance between Dempster-Skokie, Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn, Oak Lawn is approximately 34.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oak Lawn – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dempster-Skokie

Dempster-Skokie is located at Dempster-Skokie, Oak Lawn and the nearest public transit station is Skokie Yellow Line Station (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Dempster-Skokie:

  • Oakton-Skokie

Train stations close to Dempster-Skokie:

  • Morton Grove

Bus stations close to Dempster-Skokie:

  • Skokie Yellow Line Station (South)
  • Dempster - Skokie Cta Station
  • Dempster-Skokie Cta Station

Public transit stations close to Oak Lawn, Oak Lawn

Oak Lawn is located at Mulberry Avenue, Oak Lawn and the nearest public transit station is 95th St & Lawton Ave/55th Ave.

Train stations close to Oak Lawn:

  • Oak Lawn
  • Chicago Ridge
  • Worth

Bus stations close to Oak Lawn:

  • 95th St & Lawton Ave/55th Ave
  • 95th St & Central Ave

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 97, RED LINE and 381

To get from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 97 bus from Skokie Yellow Line Station (South) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 381 bus from West 95th Street 30 station to 95th St & Central Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

159min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 97
97
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Oak Lawn
Leaves from Skokie Yellow Line Station (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skokie Yellow Line Station (South)
    ID 14166
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
    ID 14097
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Moraine Valley Community College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th St & Central Ave
    ID 4732
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Lawn
    Walk to
    Oak Lawn
    Mulberry Avenue
    0.73 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 381.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn?

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 97, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 381.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Dempster-Skokie and Oak Lawn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn?

    The YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard station near Dempster-Skokie in Skokie to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Howard station near Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Dempster-Skokie in Skokie and Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Dempster-Skokie to get to Oak Lawn?

    Get on the YELLOW LINE Chicago 'L' from the Howard station near Dempster-Skokie in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Dempster-Skokie and Oak Lawn?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Howard stop, which is closest to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn?

    The ride from Dempster-Skokie to Oak Lawn costs $2.80.

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