How to get from Des Plaines to Oak Lawn by train?

From Des Plaines to Oak Lawn by train

To get from Des Plaines to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Oak Lawn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

97min$11.00
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - SWSSWS
Walk to Oak Lawn
Leaves from Des Plaines
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #807| Orland Park 179th
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Lawn
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Lawn
    Walk to
    Oak Lawn
    Mulberry Avenue
    1.03 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Des Plaines to Oak Lawn by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Clybourn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X9 bus and finally take the 381 bus from 95th / Ashland station to 95th St & Central Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

144min$6.30
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - X9
X9
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Oak Lawn
Leaves from Des Plaines
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & Cortland (South)
    ID 6016
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X9X9
    Wait for bus
    X9
    Ashland & 95th Street Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & 95th Street (South)
    ID 6130
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th / Ashland
    30 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
    25 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 Des Plaines to Oak Lawn
The distance between Des Plaines, Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn, Oak Lawn is approximately 33.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Oak Lawn by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oak Lawn – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Oak Lawn and the nearest public transit station is River Rd & Pearson St/River St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Dee Road
  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • River Rd & Pearson St/River St
  • River Rd & Mill St
  • River Rd & Miner St
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 & Central Ave.

Train stations close to Oak Lawn:

  • Oak Lawn
  • Chicago Ridge
  • Worth

Bus stations close to Oak Lawn:

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

From Des Plaines to Oak Lawn by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Clybourn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X9 bus and finally take the 381 bus from 95th / Ashland station to 95th St & Central Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

144min$6.30
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - X9
X9
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Oak Lawn
Leaves from Des Plaines
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & Cortland (South)
    ID 6016
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X9X9
    Wait for bus
    X9
    Ashland & 95th Street Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & 95th Street (South)
    ID 6130
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th / Ashland
    30 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
    25 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 Des Plaines to Oak Lawn?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line SWS.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line X9, Bus line 381.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Oak Lawn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Oak Lawn?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #640| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago Otc station near Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Oak Lawn by train?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn by train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Oak Lawn?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Oak Lawn?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Des Plaines to Oak Lawn?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Oak Lawn costs $11.00.

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