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

From Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Central (Green) station to Ridgeland station. Next, take the 86 bus from South Blvd & Ridgeland (West) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central & West End (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

16min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Central (Green)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central (Green)
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (North)
    ID 11731
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL by bus

To get from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 85 bus from Central & West End (North) station to Central & North Ave (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 86 bus from North Ave & Ridgeland (East) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central & West End (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

32min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Bus - 72
72
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Central & West End (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & West End (North)
    ID 11581
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central & North Ave (North)
    ID 11596
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Central (West)
    ID 15283
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Narragansett (West)
    ID 992
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Ridgeland (East)
    ID 854
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (South)
    ID 11717
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL

The distance between Central & West End (South) and Oak Park, IL is approximately 1.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central & West End (South) 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 Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central & West End (South)) 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.

From Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL by bus

To get from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 85 bus from Central & West End (North) station to Central & North Ave (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the 86 bus from North Ave & Ridgeland (East) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central & West End (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

32min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Bus - 72
72
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Central & West End (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & West End (North)
    ID 11581
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central & North Ave (North)
    ID 11596
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Central (West)
    ID 15283
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Narragansett (West)
    ID 992
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Ridgeland (East)
    ID 854
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (South)
    ID 11717
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 85, Bus line 72, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central & West End (South) and Oak Park, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 16 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Central (Green) station near Central & West End (South) in Chicago to Harlem-Green station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harlem-Green station near Oak Park, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Central & West End (South) and Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Central & West End (South) to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Central (Green) station near Central & West End (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Central & West End (South) and Oak Park, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harlem-Green stop, which is closest to Oak Park, IL.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Central & West End (South) in Chicago to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park is Green Line. It leaves the Central (Green) station at 7:12 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL?

    The last bus from Central & West End (South) in Chicago to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park is the Chicago line. It leaves the Chicago & Central (West) stop at 10:30 PM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from Central & West End (South) to Oak Park, IL costs $2.50.