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How to get from Chicago Station to Park Forest by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chicago Station to Park Forest in Park Forest, take the 60 bus from Jefferson & Jackson (North) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Matteson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

132min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - MEME
Walk to Park Forest
Leaves from Jefferson & Jackson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #101| University Park
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Matteson
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Park Forest
    Walk to
    Park Forest
    1.91 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Chicago Station to Park Forest in Park Forest: take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to Matteson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

125min$5.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Walk to Park Forest
Leaves from Van Buren St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #101| University Park
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Matteson
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to Park Forest
    Walk to
    Park Forest
    1.91 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Station to Park Forest

The distance between Chicago Station, Park Forest and Park Forest, Park Forest is approximately 31.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Station to Park Forest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Park Forest – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago Station

Chicago Station is located at Chicago Station, Chicago, IL 60606, USA, Park Forest and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Canal (East).

Bus stations close to Chicago Station:

  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Clinton & Jackson (South)
  • Union Station Transit Center (East)

Public transit stations close to Park Forest, Park Forest

Park Forest is located at Park Forest, Park Forest and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave & Westwood Dr / 26th St.

Train stations close to Park Forest:

  • Matteson
  • 211th St.
  • Richton Park

Bus stations close to Park Forest:

  • Western Ave & Westwood Dr / 26th St
  • Western Ave & Algonquin St
  • Norwood Blvd & Krotiak Rd

By train

Take one direct train from Chicago Station to Park Forest in Park Forest: take the ME train from Van Buren St. station to Matteson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.50.

125min$5.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Walk to Park Forest
Leaves from Van Buren St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Van Buren St.
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #101| University Park
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Matteson
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to Park Forest
    Walk to
    Park Forest
    1.91 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Station to Park Forest?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line ME.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Station to Park Forest?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line ME.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago Station and Park Forest?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago Station to Park Forest?

    The 60 bus line goes from Jefferson & Jackson (North) station near Chicago Station in Chicago to Washington & State (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Washington & State (East) station near Park Forest in Park Forest.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Station in Chicago and Park Forest in Park Forest by bus and train is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago Station to get to Park Forest?

    Get on the 60 bus from the Jefferson & Jackson (North) stop near Chicago Station in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington & State (East) station, which is closest to Park Forest in Park Forest.

  • When is the last train from Chicago Station to Park Forest?

    The last train from Chicago Station in Chicago to Park Forest in Park Forest is the Metra Electric line. It leaves the Van Buren St. station at 12:21 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago Station to Park Forest?

    The ride from Chicago Station to Park Forest costs $7.75.

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