How to get from Forest Park to Skokie by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Forest Park to Skokie by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Forest Park to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Forest Park station to Jefferson Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus and finally take the 208 bus from Golf Mill Station station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

119min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Forest Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Golf Mill Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    21 min
  • 7
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Forest Park to Skokie by bus

To get from Forest Park to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 303 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 230 bus and finally take the 208 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

132min$2.30
Bus - 303
303
Bus - 230
230
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Forest Park Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    46 min
  • 4
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    25 min
  • 6
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Park to Skokie

The distance between Forest Park, Chicago and Skokie, Chicago is approximately 34.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Park to Skokie by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Forest Park

Forest Park is located at Forest Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Van Buren St & Grove Ln.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

  • Harlem/Lake
  • Forest Park
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Van Buren St & Grove Ln
  • Forest Park Transit Center
  • Des Plaines Ave & Jackson Blvd

Public transit stations close to Skokie, Chicago

Skokie is located at Skokie, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Golf Kedvale.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Oakton-Skokie
  • Dempster-Skokie

Train stations close to Skokie:

  • Kenilworth
  • Central St.
  • Wilmette

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Karlov Ave
  • Golf Rd & Keeler Ave

Related Routes

From Forest Park to Skokie by bus

To get from Forest Park to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 303 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 230 bus and finally take the 208 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

132min$2.30
Bus - 303
303
Bus - 230
230
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Forest Park Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Forest Park
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    46 min
  • 4
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    25 min
  • 6
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line 208.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line 230, Bus line 208.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Forest Park and Skokie in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Forest Park to Skokie in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Forest Park to Jefferson Park station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Jefferson Park station near Skokie in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Park to Skokie in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Park and Skokie in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Forest Park to get to Skokie in Chicago?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Forest Park in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Forest Park and Skokie in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Jefferson Park stop, which is closest to Skokie in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Forest Park to Skokie?

    The ride from Forest Park to Skokie costs $2.80.