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How to get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station to Clark/Lake 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 46 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

46min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Chicago (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    5 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
    25 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

Alternative route from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 37, GREEN LINE and 86

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 37 bus from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) station to Wells & Lake (South) 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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

50min$2.25
Bus - 37
37
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Clinton Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wells & Lake (South)
    ID 4630
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    220 yd • 2 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
    25 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 Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL

The distance between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) and Oak Park, IL is approximately 9.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (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 Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (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.

Alternative route from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via 37, GREEN LINE and 86

To get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 37 bus from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) station to Wells & Lake (South) 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 50 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

50min$2.25
Bus - 37
37
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Clinton Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wells & Lake (South)
    ID 4630
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    220 yd • 2 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
    25 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 Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 37, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (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 46 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago (Brown/Purple) station near Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) in Chicago to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Linden station near Oak Park, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) and Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Chicago (Brown/Purple) station near Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) and Oak Park, IL?

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

  • When is the first train from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The first train from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) in Chicago to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park is Union Pacific West. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 12:45 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The first bus from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) in Chicago to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park is Chicago. It leaves the Wells & Chicago (South) stop at 3:06 AM.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from Chicago & Franklin (Brown Line) (East) to Oak Park, IL costs $2.50.