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How to get fromChicago to Oak Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Oak Forest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Oak Foresttrain train Ri
    36 min
    $4–6

  2. Line 29 bus, line 352 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to 95th Red Line Stationbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Harvey TC Bay Bbus bus 352
    2h 2m
    $6

  3. Drive 23.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Oak Forestcar car 23.5 mi
    30 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Oak Foresttaxi taxi 23.5 mi
    30 min
    $60–75

Chicago to Oak Forest by train

Calendar141Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.6 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Oak Forest, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from LaSalle Street to Oak Forest hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to 159th St & Laramie Ave via 95th Red Line Station, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, and Pace Harvey TC Bay C in around 2h 2m.

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