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How to get from Third Lake to Park Forest by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Third Lake to Park Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 572 bus from Washington Ave & Fieldale Ln station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train, then the J14 bus and finally take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to Richton Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $19.75.

261min$19.75
Bus - 572
572
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - J14
J14
Train - MEME
Walk to Park Forest
Leaves from Washington Ave & Fieldale Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Lake
  • 2
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #326| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Jackson (South)
    ID 1110
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #119| University Park
  • 12
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Richton Park
    52 min
  • 13
    Walk to Park Forest
    Walk to
    Park Forest
    1.61 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Third Lake to Park Forest

The distance between Third Lake, Chicago and Park Forest, Chicago is approximately 76.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 261 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Third Lake to Park Forest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Third Lake

Third Lake is located at Third Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington Ave & Fieldale Ln.

Train stations close to Third Lake:

  • Washington St (Grayslake)

Bus stations close to Third Lake:

  • Washington Ave & Fieldale Ln
  • Lancer/Washington
  • Washington/Lancer

Public transit stations close to Park Forest, Chicago

Park Forest is located at Park Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Orchard Dr & Lakewood Blvd.

Train stations close to Park Forest:

  • Matteson
  • Richton Park
  • 211th St.

Bus stations close to Park Forest:

  • Orchard Dr & Lakewood Blvd
  • Main St & Orchard Dr
  • Orchard Dr & Main St

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Third Lake to Park Forest?

    The fastest way takes 261 minutes, using Bus line 572, Bus line UP-N, Bus line J14, Bus line ME.

  • Is there a direct bus between Third Lake and Park Forest in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Third Lake to Park Forest in Chicago?

    The 572 bus line goes from East station near Third Lake to Waukegan Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Park Forest station near Park Forest in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Third Lake to Park Forest in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Third Lake and Park Forest in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Third Lake to get to Park Forest in Chicago?

    Get on the 572 bus from the East stop near Third Lake in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Third Lake and Park Forest in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Park Forest station, which is closest to Park Forest in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Third Lake to Park Forest?

    The ride from Third Lake to Park Forest costs $19.75.

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