How to get from South Shore to Oak Lawn by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From South Shore to Oak Lawn by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from South Shore to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 71 bus from Yates & 72nd Street (North) station to 69th Red Line Station (West) 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 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

90min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 71
71
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Oak Lawn
Leaves from Yates & 72nd Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Yates & 72nd Street (North)
    ID 10817
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    69th Red Line Station (West)
    ID 14140
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    69th
    100 yd • 2 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
    7 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
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Lawn
    Walk to
    Oak Lawn
    Mulberry Avenue
    0.73 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Shore to Oak Lawn by bus

To get from South Shore to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 71 bus from Yates & 72nd Street (North) station to 71st Street & King Drive (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus 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 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

98min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 71
71
Bus - 3
3
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Oak Lawn
Leaves from Yates & 72nd Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Yates & 72nd Street (North)
    ID 10817
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    71st Street & King Drive (West)
    ID 10845
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King Drive & 71st Street (South)
    ID 2240
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    State & 95th Street (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & 95th Street (North)
    ID 15999
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    130 yd • 2 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
    34 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 South Shore to Oak Lawn

The distance between South Shore, Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn, Oak Lawn is approximately 14.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shore 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 South Shore

South Shore is located at South Shore, Oak Lawn and the nearest public transit station is 71st Street & Yates (East).

Train stations close to South Shore:

  • Stony Island
  • Bryn Mawr
  • 83rd St.

Bus stations close to South Shore:

  • 71st Street & Yates (East)
  • 71st Street & Yates (West)
  • Yates & Exchange (North)

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 South Shore to Oak Lawn by bus

To get from South Shore to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 71 bus from Yates & 72nd Street (North) station to 71st Street & King Drive (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 bus 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 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

98min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 71
71
Bus - 3
3
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Oak Lawn
Leaves from Yates & 72nd Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Yates & 72nd Street (North)
    ID 10817
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    71st Street & King Drive (West)
    ID 10845
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King Drive & 71st Street (South)
    ID 2240
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    State & 95th Street (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & 95th Street (North)
    ID 15999
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    130 yd • 2 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
    34 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 South Shore to Oak Lawn?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 381.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Shore to Oak Lawn?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 3, Bus line 381.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Shore and Oak Lawn?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Shore to Oak Lawn?

    The 71 bus line goes from Yates & 72nd Street (North) station near South Shore in Chicago to 69th Red Line Station (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till 69th Red Line Station (West) station near Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Shore to Oak Lawn by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between South Shore in Chicago and Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Shore to get to Oak Lawn?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Yates & 72nd Street (North) stop near South Shore in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Shore and Oak Lawn?

    Get off the bus at the 69th Red Line Station (West) stop, which is closest to Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from South Shore to Oak Lawn?

    The ride from South Shore to Oak Lawn costs $2.25.

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