How to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Oak Park, IL by bus and train?

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Oak Park, IL by bus and train

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Park Ridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the 86 bus from Nagle & Northwest Hwy (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The bus and train schedule from Des Plaines Metra Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 68
68
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
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  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Park Ridge
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summit & Prospect (Nw)
    ID 9917
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Hwy & Nagle (Se)
    ID 9943
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Northwest Hwy (South)
    ID 14968
    20 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
    32 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 Des Plaines Metra Station to Oak Park, IL

The distance between Des Plaines Metra Station and Oak Park, IL is approximately 13.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Oak Park, IL by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oak Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Des Plaines Metra Station to Oak Park, IL

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 68, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines Metra Station and Oak Park, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station to Oak Park, IL?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines to Park Ridge station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Park Ridge station near Oak Park, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines Metra Station to Oak Park, IL by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station and Oak Park, IL by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines Metra Station to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Des Plaines station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines Metra Station and Oak Park, IL?

    Get off the train at the Park Ridge stop, which is closest to Oak Park, IL.

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