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How to get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Roosevelt 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 5 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Red Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

65min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    19 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (North)
    ID 11731
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L'

To get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Roosevelt station. Next, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Roosevelt station to Ridgeland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Red Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

73min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    19 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    0.63 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL

The distance between 79th Red Line Station (East) and Oak Park, IL is approximately 18.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Red Line Station (East) 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 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Red Line Station (East)) 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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From 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L'

To get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Roosevelt station. Next, take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Roosevelt station to Ridgeland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Red Line Station (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

73min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    19 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    0.63 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 79th Red Line Station (East) and Oak Park, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th station near 79th Red Line Station (East) in Chicago to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Howard station near Oak Park, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between 79th Red Line Station (East) and Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 79th Red Line Station (East) to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 79th station near 79th Red Line Station (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 79th Red Line Station (East) and Oak Park, IL?

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from 79th Red Line Station (East) to Oak Park, IL costs $2.50.

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