How to get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 53 bus from Pulaski & 71st Street (North) station to Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 86 bus from South Blvd & Ridgeland (West) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 71st Street & Central Park (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

89min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 53
53
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Pulaski & 71st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & 71st Street (North)
    ID 4708
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North)
    ID 9095
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Pulaski (Green)
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (North)
    ID 11731
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL

The distance between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Oak Park, IL is approximately 13.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oak Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (71st Street & Central Park (West)) and destination (Oak Park, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 53, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct bus between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Oak Park, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The 53 bus line goes from Pulaski & 71st Street (North) station near 71st Street & Central Park (West) in Chicago to Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North) station near Oak Park, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Oak Park, IL by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 71st Street & Central Park (West) to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the 53 bus from the Pulaski & 71st Street (North) stop near 71st Street & Central Park (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 71st Street & Central Park (West) and Oak Park, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North) stop, which is closest to Oak Park, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from 71st Street & Central Park (West) to Oak Park, IL costs $2.25.

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