What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Loop and Oak Brook?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook. However, there are services departing from Madison & Franklin and arriving at Cermak Rd & Windsor Dr via Cermak & Pulaski and North Riverside Park Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook?

The distance between Chicago Loop and Oak Brook is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.5 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $14 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago Loop to Oak Brook bus from?

Chicago Loop to Oak Brook bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Madison & Franklin station.

Train or bus from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook?

The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook is to train which takes 40 min and costs $14 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 157 bus and line 21 bus and line 322 bus, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Chicago Loop to Oak Brook bus arrive?

Chicago Loop to Oak Brook bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Pulaski & Cermak station.

Can I drive from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Oak Brook is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook.

Where can I stay near Oak Brook?

There are 328+ hotels available in Oak Brook.

Chicago Loop to Oak Brook - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 157 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Oak Brook by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Western Springstrain Bnsf
40 min
$14–18
Drive 18.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Oak Brookcar 18.4 mi
24 min
$4–5
Line 157 bus, line 21 bus, line 322 bus
1. Take the bus from Madison & Franklin to Pulaski & Cermakbus 157
2. Take the bus from Cermak & Pulaski to North Riverside Mallbus 21
3. Take the bus from North Riverside Park Mall to Cermak Rd & Windsor Drbus 322
1h 45m
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago Loop to Oak Brooktaxi 18.4 mi
24 min
$45–60
Subway, line 301 bus
1. Take the subway from Washington-Blue to Forest Parksubway Blue Line
2. Take the bus from Forest Park CTA Station to York St & 22nd Stbus 301
1h 35m
$4–8

Chicago Loop to Oak Brook by bus

315Weekly Buses

1h 45mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 40 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Western Springs hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & Franklin to Cermak Rd & Windsor Dr via Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, and North Riverside Park Mall in around 1h 45m.

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