How to get from Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL by bus and train?

From Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL by bus and train

To get from Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station 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 2 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Ottawa/Chicago may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

123min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| 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
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station 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 2 hr 2 min. The bus and train schedule from Ottawa/Chicago may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    820 yd • 10 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
    22 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 Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL

The distance between Ottawa/Chicago and Oak Park, IL is approximately 47.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ottawa/Chicago 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 Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL

To check the bus and train schedule from Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ottawa/Chicago) 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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From Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station 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 2 hr 2 min. The bus and train schedule from Ottawa/Chicago may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    820 yd • 10 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
    22 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 Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Train line LINCOLN SERVICE, Train line MD-W, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Train line LINCOLN SERVICE, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct train between Ottawa/Chicago and Oak Park, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL?

    The LINCOLN SERVICE train line goes from Joliet Union Station station near Ottawa/Chicago in Joliet to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Oak Park, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ottawa/Chicago to Oak Park, IL by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Ottawa/Chicago and Oak Park, IL by train and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Ottawa/Chicago to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the LINCOLN SERVICE train from the Joliet Union Station station near Ottawa/Chicago in Joliet.

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

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

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