How to get from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park by bus and train?

From Elgin IL USA to Oak Park by bus and train

To get from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park in Oak Park, take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Galewood station. Next, take the 86 bus from Narragansett & Mclean (South) station to Lake Street & Ridgeland (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

98min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galewood
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narragansett & Mclean (South)
    ID 11707
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Street & Ridgeland (East)
    ID 11722
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Park
    Walk to
    Oak Park
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park by bus and train via MD-W, 331 and 309

To get from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park in Oak Park, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & 5th Ave station to Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

102min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Oak Park
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8251
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Lake
    ID 8208
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & 5th Ave
    ID 6784
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6753
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Park
    Walk to
    Oak Park
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park

The distance between Elgin IL USA, Oak Park and Oak Park, Oak Park is approximately 30.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oak Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Oak Park and the nearest public transit station is Spring St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Spring St & Chicago St
  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave

Public transit stations close to Oak Park, Oak Park

Oak Park is located at Oak Park, Oak Park and the nearest public transit station is Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park:

  • Oak Park (Blue)
  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Austin (Green)

Train stations close to Oak Park:

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park:

  • Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • Lake St & Cuyler Ave
  • Lake St & Ridgeland Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park by bus and train via MD-W, 331 and 309

To get from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park in Oak Park, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 309 bus from Lake St & 5th Ave station to Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

102min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 309
309
Walk to Oak Park
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8251
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Lake
    ID 8208
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & 5th Ave
    ID 6784
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6753
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Park
    Walk to
    Oak Park
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 331, Bus line 309.

  • Is there a direct train between Elgin IL USA and Oak Park?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park?

    The MD-W train line goes from Elgin station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin to #2228| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Oak Park in Oak Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Elgin IL USA in Elgin and Oak Park in Oak Park by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elgin IL USA to get to Oak Park?

    Get on the MD-W train from the Elgin station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elgin IL USA and Oak Park?

    Get off the train at the #2228| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Oak Park in Oak Park.

  • When is the last train from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park?

    The last train from Elgin IL USA in Elgin to Oak Park in Oak Park is the Milwaukee West line. It leaves the Elgin station at 5:10 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park?

    The ride from Elgin IL USA to Oak Park costs $6.00.

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