There are 3 ways to get from Northern Illinois University to Forest Park by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Line 12 bus, train
best- Take the bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus 12
- Take the train from Elburn to Oak Parktrain Up-W
2h 30m$6–15Bus, line 126 bus
- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Clinton & Jackson to Jackson & Austin Terminalbus 126
3h 35m$14–26Drive 57.3 mi
- Drive from Northern Illinois University to Forest Parkcar 57.3 mi
1h 3m$11–16
Northern Illinois University to Forest Park by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northern Illinois University to Forest Park is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Illinois University to Forest Park is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Illinois University to Forest Park. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Forest Park Transit Center via Clinton & Jackson, Austin & Jackson and Roosevelt Rd & Austin Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Northern Illinois University and Forest Park is 55 miles. The road distance is 57.7 miles.
The best way to get from Northern Illinois University to Forest Park without a car is to line 12 bus and train which takes 2h 30m and costs $5 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Northern Illinois University to Forest Park, including transfers.
Northern Illinois University to Forest Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
Northern Illinois University to Forest Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Illinois University to Forest Park is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Northern Illinois University to Forest Park.
There are 1219+ hotels available in Forest Park.
What companies run services between Northern Illinois University, IL, USA and Forest Park, Cook County, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Northern Illinois University to Forest Park Transit Center via Dekalb, Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Jackson, Austin & Jackson, Austin & Roosevelt, and Roosevelt Rd & Austin Blvd in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 815-748-2000
- Website
- DeKalb Public Transit
Bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- DeKalb Public Transit
- All other routes
- $1
- To/from Elburn
- $8
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Clinton & Jackson to Jackson & Austin Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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