How to get from River Forest to Carol Stream by bus and train?

From River Forest to Carol Stream by bus and train

To get from River Forest to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 303 bus from Madison St & Gale Ave station to Broadway Ave & Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The bus and train schedule from River Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carol Stream on the Moovit app.

116min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
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
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Ave & Main St
    ID 6598
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melrose Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From River Forest to Carol Stream by bus

To get from River Forest to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 310 bus from Madison St & Gale Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 301 bus and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus and train schedule from River Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carol Stream on the Moovit app.

144min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 310
310
Bus - 301
301
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Madison St & Gale Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6544
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    West
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    70 min
  • 6
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from River Forest to Carol Stream

The distance between River Forest, Chicago and Carol Stream, Chicago is approximately 23.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Forest to Carol Stream by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from River Forest to Carol Stream

To check the bus and train schedule from River Forest to Carol Stream using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (River Forest) and destination (Carol Stream), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From River Forest to Carol Stream by bus

To get from River Forest to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 310 bus from Madison St & Gale Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 301 bus and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus and train schedule from River Forest may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Carol Stream on the Moovit app.

144min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 310
310
Bus - 301
301
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Madison St & Gale Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6544
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    West
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    70 min
  • 6
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from River Forest to Carol Stream?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 303, Train line UP-W, Bus line 711.

  • What is the alternative route to get from River Forest to Carol Stream?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 310, Bus line 301, Bus line 711.

  • Is there a direct bus between River Forest and Carol Stream in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from River Forest to Carol Stream in Chicago?

    The 303 bus line goes from Madison St & Gale Ave station near River Forest to Broadway Ave & Main St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Broadway Ave & Main St station near Carol Stream in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from River Forest to Carol Stream in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between River Forest and Carol Stream in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near River Forest to get to Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Broadway Ave & Main St stop, which is closest to Carol Stream in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from River Forest to Carol Stream?

    The ride from River Forest to Carol Stream costs $8.30.

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