How to get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL - Chicago 'L' Schedule

The RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 10 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) 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 10 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

70min$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
    100 yd • 2 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
    32 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
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Public transit directions from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL

The distance between Lafayette & 79th Street (South) and Oak Park, IL is approximately 18.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lafayette & 79th Street (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 Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lafayette & 79th Street (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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Lafayette & 79th Street (South) 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 10 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th station near Lafayette & 79th Street (South) in Chicago to Roosevelt station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Roosevelt station near Oak Park, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Lafayette & 79th Street (South) and Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 79th station near Lafayette & 79th Street (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Lafayette & 79th Street (South) and Oak Park, IL?

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from Lafayette & 79th Street (South) to Oak Park, IL costs $2.50.

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