About Our Village -- Transportation

Village Background

Village Profile

Facts and Statistics | Housing | General Information | Transportation

TRANSPORTATION

Distance to O'Hare Airport
10 miles - 25 minutes

Distance to Midway Airport
8 miles - 28 minutes

Distance to Chicago Loop
9 miles - 20 minutes-via Eisenhower Expressway or public transportation. Expressway exits and entrances for Austin Boulevard and Harlem Avenue are on the LEFT side.

Parking Services
On-street parking is banned between 2:30 and 6 a.m. except in certain permit areas.

Parking Clearinghouse information and permits for more than 100 Village parking lots and parking areas are available at Village Hall.

Vehicle Sticker
$45 per year ($35 for seniors & disabled citizens)
Due annually by June 30

Public Transportation:
2 rapid transit lines - CTA (Blue Line & Green Line)
1 commuter rail line - Metra (West Line)
2 taxicab companies (Blue Cab & Red Cab)
17 bus routes (PACE & CTA)
Senior citizens bus service

Points of Interest

Three Historic Districts

16 Landmarks

Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio

Cheney Mansion

Ernest Hemingway Birthplace

Ernest Hemingway Museum

Pleasant Home

Unity Temple

Scoville Park

Oak Park Conservatory

Cheney Mansion

Information compiled by:
The Village of Oak Park
Community Services Department
Community Relations Division
123 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302-4272
708. 358.5423
Fax 708.383.6692

Useful Visitor Web Sites

Village
Oak Park Village Hall
Oak Park Township
Oak Park Public Library
Oak Park Park District
Oak Park Area Arts Council

Schools
OP District 97 Elementary
OPRF High School District 200

Business
OPRF Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Oak Park

Residents
Oak Park Housing Center
Oak Park Residence Corp.

Visitors
OPRF Historical Society
Visitors Center