How to get from Oak Forest to Prospect Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Oak Forest to Prospect Heights by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oak Forest to Prospect Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 270 bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center station to Milwaukee Ave & Lake Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

212min$8.30
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 270
270
Walk to Prospect Heights
Leaves from Oak Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Forest
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #414| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Glenbrook Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Lake Ave
    ID 17955
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Prospect Heights
    Walk to
    Prospect Heights
    2.29 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Forest to Prospect Heights

The distance between Oak Forest, Chicago and Prospect Heights, Chicago is approximately 45.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Forest to Prospect Heights by Chicago 'L', 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 Oak Forest

Oak Forest is located at Oak Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cicero Ave & Waverly Ave.

Train stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Midlothian
  • Oak Forest

Bus stations close to Oak Forest:

  • Cicero Ave & Waverly Ave
  • Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
  • 15840 S Cicero Ave

Public transit stations close to Prospect Heights, Chicago

Prospect Heights is located at Prospect Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wolf Rd & Alderman Ave.

Train stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Prospect Hts
  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Prospect Heights:

  • Wolf Rd & Alderman Ave
  • Wolf Rd & Alderman Ave (N)
  • Wolf Rd & Camp Mcdonald Rd

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oak Forest to Prospect Heights?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Train line RI, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 270.

  • Is there a direct train between Oak Forest and Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oak Forest to Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    The RI train line goes from Oak Forest station near Oak Forest to #414| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till #414| Lasalle Street station near Prospect Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Forest to Prospect Heights in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Oak Forest and Prospect Heights in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 3 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oak Forest to get to Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the RI train from the Oak Forest station near Oak Forest in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oak Forest and Prospect Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #414| Lasalle Street stop, which is closest to Prospect Heights in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Oak Forest to Prospect Heights?

    The ride from Oak Forest to Prospect Heights costs $8.30.

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