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How to get from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL by bus?

From Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL by bus

To get from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Central Park (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 6 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Lawrence & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

66min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Bus - 81W
81W
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Lawrence & Central Park (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence & Central Park (West)
    ID 18107
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    140 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
    7 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 & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL by bus via 81, 88 and 86

To get from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Central Park (West) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 88 bus and finally take the 86 bus from Nagle & Higgins (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Lawrence & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

74min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Bus - 88
88
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Lawrence & Central Park (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence & Central Park (West)
    ID 18107
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Devon & Canfield (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Higgins & Nagle (Nw)
    ID 9809
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Higgins (South)
    ID 9546
    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
    30 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 & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL

The distance between Lawrence & Central Park (East) and Oak Park, IL is approximately 9.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lawrence & Central Park (East) 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 & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL

To check the bus schedule from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lawrence & Central Park (East)) 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 & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL by bus via 81, 88 and 86

To get from Lawrence & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Central Park (West) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 88 bus and finally take the 86 bus from Nagle & Higgins (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus schedule from Lawrence & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

74min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Bus - 88
88
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Lawrence & Central Park (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence & Central Park (West)
    ID 18107
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8888
    Wait for bus
    88
    Devon & Canfield (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Higgins & Nagle (Nw)
    ID 9809
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Higgins (South)
    ID 9546
    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
    30 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 & Central Park (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line 81W, Bus line 86.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line 88, Bus line 86.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Lawrence & Central Park (East) and Oak Park, IL by bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 81 bus from the Lawrence & Central Park (West) stop near Lawrence & Central Park (East) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) stop, which is closest to Oak Park, IL.

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

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