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How to get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Western-Cermak station to Ashland-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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 18th Street & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

48min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Western-Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ashland-Lake
    9 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
    19 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 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus and train

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 86 bus from Narragansett & Mclean (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $9.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 18th Street & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

64min$9.75
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1232| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galewood
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narragansett & Mclean (South)
    ID 11707
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (South)
    ID 11717
    11 min
  • 9
    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 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL

The distance between 18th Street & Western (West) and Oak Park, IL is approximately 10.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th Street & Western (West) 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 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (18th Street & Western (West)) 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.

From 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL by bus and train

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 86 bus from Narragansett & Mclean (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $9.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 18th Street & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

64min$9.75
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1232| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galewood
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narragansett & Mclean (South)
    ID 11707
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (South)
    ID 11717
    11 min
  • 9
    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 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line MD-W, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 18th Street & Western (West) 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 48 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Western-Cermak station near 18th Street & Western (West) in Chicago to 54th/Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 54th/Cermak station near Oak Park, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between 18th Street & Western (West) and Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 18th Street & Western (West) to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the Western-Cermak station near 18th Street & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 18th Street & Western (West) and Oak Park, IL?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the 54th/Cermak stop, which is closest to Oak Park, IL.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from 18th Street & Western (West) to Oak Park, IL costs $2.50.