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How to get from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones 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 34 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

94min$6.25
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Leaves from Oak Forest
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oak Forest
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    35th-Bronzeville-Iit
    640 yd • 8 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
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Ridgeland & Iowa (North)
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (North)
    ID 11731
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Morgan-Lake station to Ridgeland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

95min$8.00
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Oak Forest
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oak Forest
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Morgan-Lake
    8 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL
The distance between Oak Forest, Oak Park and Oak Park, IL, Oak Park is approximately 30.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Forest 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.
Public transit stations close to Oak Forest

Oak Forest is located at Oak Forest, Oak Park and the nearest public transit station is Cicero Ave & 159th St.

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Midlothian

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Cicero Ave & 159th St
  • 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)
  • 15840 S Cicero Ave
Public transit stations close to Oak Park, IL, Oak Park

Oak Park, IL is located at Oak Park, IL, Oak Park and the nearest public transit station is Ridgeland & Thomas (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park, IL:

  • Ridgeland
  • Austin (Green)
  • Oak Park (Green)

Train stations close to Oak Park, IL:

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park, IL:

  • Ridgeland & Thomas (North)
  • Ridgeland & Thomas (South)
  • Ridgeland & Chicago (North)

From Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Morgan-Lake station to Ridgeland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

95min$8.00
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Oak Forest
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oak Forest
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Morgan-Lake
    8 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Oak Forest 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 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL?

    The RI train line goes from #412| Lasalle Street station near Oak Forest in Oak Forest to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station near Oak Park, IL in Oak Park.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Oak Forest in Oak Forest and Oak Park, IL in Oak Park by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oak Forest to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the RI train from the #412| Lasalle Street station near Oak Forest in Oak Forest.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oak Forest and Oak Park, IL?

    Get off the train at the 35th St. / "Lou" Jones stop, which is closest to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from Oak Forest to Oak Park, IL costs $6.25.

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