How to get from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus?

From Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus

To get from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, take the 78 bus from Montrose & Elston (West) station to Montrose & Narragansett (West) station. Next, take the 86 bus from Narragansett & Montrose (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

53min$2.25
Bus - 78
78
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Montrose & Elston (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Elston (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose & Narragansett (West)
    ID 11420
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narragansett & Montrose (South)
    ID 15765
    50 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
    Ridgeland & Iowa (South)
    ID 11717
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus via 78 and 91

To get from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, take the 78 bus from Montrose & Elston (West) station to Montrose & Austin (West) station. Next, take the 91 bus from Austin & Montrose (South) station to Austin & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

61min$2.25
Bus - 78
78
Bus - 91
91
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Montrose & Elston (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Elston (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose & Austin (West)
    ID 11415
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin & Montrose (South)
    ID 9561
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Austin & Roosevelt (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin & Iowa (South)
    ID 9596
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL

The distance between Montrose & Elston (West) and Oak Park, IL is approximately 7.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oak Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL

To check the bus schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montrose & Elston (West)) and destination (Oak Park, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus via 78 and 91

To get from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, take the 78 bus from Montrose & Elston (West) station to Montrose & Austin (West) station. Next, take the 91 bus from Austin & Montrose (South) station to Austin & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Montrose & Elston (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

61min$2.25
Bus - 78
78
Bus - 91
91
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Montrose & Elston (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Elston (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose & Austin (West)
    ID 11415
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Austin & Montrose (South)
    ID 9561
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9191
    Wait for bus
    91
    Austin & Roosevelt (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Austin & Iowa (South)
    ID 9596
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 91.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Elston (West) and Oak Park, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The 78 bus line goes from Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw) station near Montrose & Elston (West) in Chicago to Montrose & Narragansett (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Montrose & Narragansett (West) station near Oak Park, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Elston (West) and Oak Park, IL by bus is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose & Elston (West) to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw) stop near Montrose & Elston (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose & Elston (West) and Oak Park, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Montrose & Narragansett (West) stop, which is closest to Oak Park, IL.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The last Chicago 'L' from Montrose & Elston (West) in Chicago to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park is the Blue Line line. It leaves the Irving Park (Blue) station at 9:21 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from Montrose & Elston (West) to Oak Park, IL costs $2.25.

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