How to get from River Forest to Northlake by bus?

From River Forest to Northlake by bus

To get from River Forest to Northlake in Chicago, take the 303 bus from Madison St & Gale Ave station to Broadway Ave & Lake St station. Next, take the 309 bus from Lake St & 19th Ave station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

32min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 303
303
Bus - 309
309
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
    Broadway Ave & Lake St
    ID 6599
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & 19th Ave
    ID 6899
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station North Ave & Wolf Rd
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from River Forest to Northlake by bus via 310 and 318

To get from River Forest to Northlake in Chicago, take the 310 bus from Madison St & Gale Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, take the 318 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

40min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 310
310
Bus - 318
318
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
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station North Ave & Wolf Rd
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from River Forest to Northlake

The distance between River Forest, Chicago and Northlake, Chicago is approximately 5.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Forest to Northlake 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 Northlake, Chicago

Northlake is located at Northlake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave).

Train stations close to Northlake:

  • Bellwood
  • Mannheim
  • Melrose Park

Bus stations close to Northlake:

  • Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • North Ave & Prater Ave
  • Wolf/Country Club

Related Routes

Alternative route from River Forest to Northlake by bus via 310 and 318

To get from River Forest to Northlake in Chicago, take the 310 bus from Madison St & Gale Ave station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, take the 318 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

40min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 310
310
Bus - 318
318
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
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • 5
    Ride to bus station North Ave & Wolf Rd
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 303, Bus line 309.

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

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 310, Bus line 318.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from River Forest to Northlake 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 Northlake in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between River Forest and Northlake in Chicago by bus is about 32 min.

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

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

  • When is the last train from River Forest to Northlake in Chicago?

    The last train from River Forest to Northlake in Chicago is the Union Pacific West line. It leaves the Riverforest station at 7:58 PM.

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

    The ride from River Forest to Northlake costs $2.30.

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