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How to get from Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus?

From Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus

To get from Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & California (West) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 81W bus and finally take the 86 bus from Nagle & Gunnison (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Lawrence & California (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

73min$2.25
Bus - 81
81
Bus - 81W
81W
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Lawrence & California (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lawrence & California (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off
    ID 17038
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee & Higgins (Se)
    ID 3725
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gunnison & Nagle (West)
    ID 9694
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Gunnison (South)
    ID 15764
    30 yd • 1 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
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus via 81, PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE and 86

To get from Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & California (West) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus and finally take the 86 bus from Nagle & Palatine (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.55. The bus schedule from Lawrence & California (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

73min$2.55
Bus - 81
81
Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Lawrence & California (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lawrence & California (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off
    ID 17038
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Golf Mill Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee/Nagle/Devon
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Palatine (South)
    ID 9535
    120 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
    34 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 Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL

The distance between Lawrence & California (West) and Oak Park, IL is approximately 10.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lawrence & California (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 Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL

To check the bus schedule from Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lawrence & California (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.

Alternative route from Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus via 81, PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE and 86

To get from Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & California (West) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus and finally take the 86 bus from Nagle & Palatine (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.55. The bus schedule from Lawrence & California (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

73min$2.55
Bus - 81
81
Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Lawrence & California (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lawrence & California (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off
    ID 17038
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Golf Mill Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee/Nagle/Devon
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Palatine (South)
    ID 9535
    120 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
    34 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 Lawrence & California (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line 81W, Bus line 86.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line 86.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The 81 bus line goes from Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station near Lawrence & California (West) in Chicago to Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off station near Oak Park, IL.

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

    The total travel time between Lawrence & California (West) and Oak Park, IL by bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 81 bus from the Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) stop near Lawrence & California (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off stop, which is closest to Oak Park, IL.

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

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