How to get from Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard 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 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Howard Cta Station may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

67min$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 Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    60 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
    30 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 Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via PURPLE LINE, 77 and 86

To get from Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Belmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77 bus and finally take the 86 bus from Narragansett & Belmont (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Howard Cta Station may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

81min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 77
77
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    60 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
    Belmont
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (West)
    ID 17380
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Belmont & Cumberland Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belmont & Narragansett (West)
    ID 17482
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narragansett & Belmont (South)
    ID 17359
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (South)
    ID 11717
    18 min
  • 10
    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 Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL

The distance between Howard Cta Station and Oak Park, IL is approximately 19.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard Cta Station 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 Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howard Cta Station) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus via PURPLE LINE, 77 and 86

To get from Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Belmont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77 bus and finally take the 86 bus from Narragansett & Belmont (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Howard Cta Station may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

81min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 77
77
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    60 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
    Belmont
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station (West)
    ID 17380
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Belmont & Cumberland Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belmont & Narragansett (West)
    ID 17482
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narragansett & Belmont (South)
    ID 17359
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (South)
    ID 11717
    18 min
  • 10
    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 Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 77, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Howard Cta Station 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 7 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard station near Howard Cta Station 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 Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Howard Cta Station and Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Howard Cta Station to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Howard station near Howard Cta Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Howard Cta Station and Oak Park, IL?

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from Howard Cta Station to Oak Park, IL costs $2.50.

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