How to get from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL by bus?

From Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL by bus

To get from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, take the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus from Harlem Station station to Milwaukee/Haft station. Next, take the 86 bus from Nagle & Palatine (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Waukegan/Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

51min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Harlem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Station
    ID 22051
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee/Haft
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Palatine (South)
    ID 9535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (South)
    ID 11717
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Park, IL
    Walk to
    Oak Park, IL
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL by bus via 270 and 86

To get from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, take the 270 bus from Harlem Station station to Milwaukee/Haft station. Next, take the 86 bus from Nagle & Palatine (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Waukegan/Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

52min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 270
270
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Harlem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Station
    ID 22051
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee/Haft
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Palatine (South)
    ID 9535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (South)
    ID 11717
    34 min
  • 7
    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 Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL

The distance between Waukegan/Howard and Oak Park, IL is approximately 9.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oak Park – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL by bus via 270 and 86

To get from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL in Oak Park, take the 270 bus from Harlem Station station to Milwaukee/Haft station. Next, take the 86 bus from Nagle & Palatine (South) station to Ridgeland & Iowa (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Waukegan/Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Oak Park, IL on the Moovit app.

52min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 270
270
Bus - 86
86
Walk to Oak Park, IL
Leaves from Harlem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Station
    ID 22051
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee/Haft
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Palatine (South)
    ID 9535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ridgeland & Iowa (South)
    ID 11717
    34 min
  • 7
    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 Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line 86.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 270, Bus line 86.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waukegan/Howard and Oak Park, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL?

    The PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus line goes from Harlem Station station near Waukegan/Howard in Niles to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Jefferson Park Transit Center station near Oak Park, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL by bus?

    The total travel time between Waukegan/Howard and Oak Park, IL by bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waukegan/Howard to get to Oak Park, IL?

    Get on the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus from the Harlem Station stop near Waukegan/Howard in Niles.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waukegan/Howard and Oak Park, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center stop, which is closest to Oak Park, IL.

  • How much is the bus fare from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL?

    The ride from Waukegan/Howard to Oak Park, IL costs $2.00.

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