How long does it take from Forest Park to Oak Park by metro?

The journey from Forest Park to Oak Park takes approximately 60 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 28.28 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Forest Park to Oak Park?

The token fare from Forest Park to Oak Park is ₹2.5. With a smart card the fare is ₹2.5 (save ₹0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹2.5.

Which platform at Forest Park for Oak Park?

At Forest Park, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards O'Hare. Look for the electronic board showing "O'Hare".

What is the last train from Forest Park to Oak Park?

The last train from Forest Park towards O'Hare departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Oak Park back towards Forest Park departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Forest Park to Oak Park?

There are 8 stops between Forest Park and Oak Park on the Blue Line. The stations are: Forest Park, Illinois Medical District, UIC–Halsted, Jackson, Washington, Clark/Lake.

Forest Park To Oak Park

ShortestShortest Route

Forest Park

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards O'Hare

First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00Doors open: right

Illinois Medical District

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

UIC–Halsted

+15.22 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Jackson

red interchange

+22.83 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Washington

+30.44 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Clark/Lake

brown interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground19.55 km

First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00

interchange Clark/Lake — 5 min

Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 5 Towards Harlem/Lake

+5 min

Clark/Lake

blue interchangebrown interchangeorange interchange

Platform 5·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake

First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00Doors open: right

Clinton

+5.79 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Ashland

+11.58 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Oak Park

Arrive Platform 2·underground8.73 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

60 min

Total time

stops

28.28 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Forest Park	04:00	01:00	Towards O'Hare
Oak Park	05:00	23:00	Towards Forest Park

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹2.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹2.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹2.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Use your Chicago "L" smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

3.82 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.75 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~113 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹180

Auto

₹370

Cab

₹672

Estimates for 28.28 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Blue Line

Departure station

Forest Park

underground

Forest Park, Chicago, United States

Weekdays: 04:00 – 01:00(Sundays from 04:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Forest Park exit 1· Forest Park area♿

Forest Park exit 2· Forest Park area♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Oak Park

underground

Oak Park, Chicago, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines