How to get from River Forest to Buffalo Grove by bus?

From River Forest to Buffalo Grove by bus

To get from River Forest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 303 bus from Madison St & Gale Ave station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 230 bus and finally take the 234 bus from Miner St & Pearson St station to 920 Deerfield Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

162min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Bus - 230
230
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Madison St & Gale Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6568
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    25 min
  • 6
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
    ID 1478
    57 min
  • 8
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from River Forest to Buffalo Grove by bus via 303, 221 and 234

To get from River Forest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 303 bus from Madison St & Gale Ave station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 221 bus and finally take the 234 bus from State St & Cornell Ave station to 920 Deerfield Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

162min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Bus - 221
221
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Madison St & Gale Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6568
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State St & Cornell Ave
    ID 20391
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
    ID 1478
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from River Forest to Buffalo Grove

The distance between River Forest, Chicago and Buffalo Grove, Chicago is approximately 34.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Forest to Buffalo Grove by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to River Forest

River Forest is located at River Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison St & Gale Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to River Forest:

  • Harlem/Lake
  • Forest Park
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to River Forest:

  • Maywood
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to River Forest:

  • Madison St & Gale Ave
  • 40 Madison St
  • Madison St & Forest Ave

Public transit stations close to Buffalo Grove, Chicago

Buffalo Grove is located at Buffalo Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 920 Deerfield Pkwy.

Train stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • Buffalo Grove
  • Prairie View
  • Wheeling

Bus stations close to Buffalo Grove:

  • 920 Deerfield Pkwy
  • 864-902 Deerfield Pkwy
  • Deerfield Pkwy & Busch Pkwy

Related Routes

Alternative route from River Forest to Buffalo Grove by bus via 303, 221 and 234

To get from River Forest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 303 bus from Madison St & Gale Ave station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 221 bus and finally take the 234 bus from State St & Cornell Ave station to 920 Deerfield Pkwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

162min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Bus - 221
221
Bus - 234
234
Walk to Buffalo Grove
Leaves from Madison St & Gale Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6568
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 221221
    Wait for bus
    221
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State St & Cornell Ave
    ID 20391
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
    ID 1478
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to Buffalo Grove
    Walk to
    Buffalo Grove
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River Forest to Buffalo Grove?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line 230, Bus line 234.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River Forest to Buffalo Grove?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line 221, Bus line 234.

  • Is there a direct bus between River Forest and Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from River Forest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    The 303 bus line goes from Madison St & Gale Ave station near River Forest to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rosemont Cta Station station near Buffalo Grove in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from River Forest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between River Forest and Buffalo Grove in Chicago by bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near River Forest to get to Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    Get on the 303 bus from the Madison St & Gale Ave stop near River Forest in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between River Forest and Buffalo Grove in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Rosemont Cta Station stop, which is closest to Buffalo Grove in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from River Forest to Buffalo Grove?

    The ride from River Forest to Buffalo Grove costs $2.30.

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