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How to get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the ME train from Cheltenham (79th St.) station to Millennium Station 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 24 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

84min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Cheltenham (79th St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (North)
    ID 11731
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & Cheltenham (North) station to Michigan & Madison (North) 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 26 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

86min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & Cheltenham (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & Cheltenham (North)
    ID 7023
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Madison (North)
    ID 2188
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (North)
    ID 11731
    4 min
  • 10
    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 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL

The distance between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Oak Park, IL is approximately 20.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oak Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West)) and destination (Oak Park, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, 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', bus and train schedules.

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From 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & Cheltenham (North) station to Michigan & Madison (North) 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 26 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

86min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & Cheltenham (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & Cheltenham (North)
    ID 7023
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Madison (North)
    ID 2188
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (North)
    ID 11731
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line ME, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 26, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct train between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Oak Park, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The ME train line goes from Cheltenham (79th St.) station near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) in Chicago to #312| Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till #312| Millennium Station station near Oak Park, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Oak Park, IL by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the ME train from the Cheltenham (79th St.) station near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Oak Park, IL?

    Get off the train at the #312| Millennium Station stop, which is closest to Oak Park, IL.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Oak Park, IL costs $6.25.

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