How to get from Chicago to Oak Street Beach by bus?

By bus

To get from Chicago to Oak Street Beach in Chicago, take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (East) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the 66 bus from State & Washington (North) station to Chicago & Michigan (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

49min$2.25
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 66
66
Walk to Oak Street Beach
Leaves from Madison & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (North)
    ID 18154
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Chicago & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago & Michigan (West)
    ID 599
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Street Beach
    Walk to
    Oak Street Beach
    Inner North Lake Shore Drive
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 49 and 66

To get from Chicago to Oak Street Beach in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western & Chicago (North) station. Next, take the 66 bus from Chicago & Western (East) station to Chicago & Michigan (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

59min$2.25
Bus - 49
49
Bus - 66
66
Walk to Oak Street Beach
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Chicago (North)
    ID 8388
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Western (East)
    ID 18668
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    State & Washington (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago & Michigan (East)
    ID 580
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Street Beach
    Walk to
    Oak Street Beach
    Inner North Lake Shore Drive
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Oak Street Beach

The distance between Chicago, Chicago and Oak Street Beach, Chicago is approximately 5.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Oak Street Beach by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Western & Madison (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Ashland-Lake
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Western & Madison (South)
  • Madison & Campbell (West)
  • Madison & Campbell (East)

Public transit stations close to Oak Street Beach, Chicago

Oak Street Beach is located at Inner North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Shore & Oak (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Street Beach:

  • Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • Clark/Division
  • Chicago-Red

Bus stations close to Oak Street Beach:

  • Lake Shore & Oak (South)
  • Michigan & Oak (North)
  • Lake Shore & Goethe (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 49 and 66

To get from Chicago to Oak Street Beach in Chicago, take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western & Chicago (North) station. Next, take the 66 bus from Chicago & Western (East) station to Chicago & Michigan (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

59min$2.25
Bus - 49
49
Bus - 66
66
Walk to Oak Street Beach
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Chicago (North)
    ID 8388
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Western (East)
    ID 18668
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    State & Washington (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago & Michigan (East)
    ID 580
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oak Street Beach
    Walk to
    Oak Street Beach
    Inner North Lake Shore Drive
    810 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Oak Street Beach?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 66.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Oak Street Beach?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Oak Street Beach in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago to Oak Street Beach in Chicago?

    The 20 bus line goes from Washington & State (East) station near Chicago to Washington & State (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oak Street Beach station near Oak Street Beach in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Oak Street Beach in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Chicago and Oak Street Beach in Chicago by bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago to get to Oak Street Beach in Chicago?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Washington & State (East) stop near Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago and Oak Street Beach in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Oak Street Beach stop, which is closest to Oak Street Beach in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Chicago to Oak Street Beach in Chicago?

    The first train from Chicago to Oak Street Beach in Chicago is Milwaukee North. It leaves the Western Ave station at 6:43 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago to Oak Street Beach?

    The ride from Chicago to Oak Street Beach costs $2.25.

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