How to get from Elgin to River Forest by bus and train?

From Elgin to River Forest by bus and train

To get from Elgin to River Forest in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Franklin Park station. Next, take the 303 bus from 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

86min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 303
303
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franklin Park
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave
    ID 9978
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6544
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elgin to River Forest by bus

To get from Elgin to River Forest in Chicago, take the 603 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, take the 303 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

98min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 603
603
Bus - 303
303
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    41 min
  • 4
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6544
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin to River Forest

The distance between Elgin, Chicago and River Forest, Chicago is approximately 29.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin to River Forest by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Elgin

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • State St & Chicago St

Public transit stations close to River Forest, Chicago

River Forest is located at River Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison St & 1st 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 & 1st Ave
  • Madison St & 3rd Ave
  • Des Plaines Ave & Adams St

Related Routes

From Elgin to River Forest by bus

To get from Elgin to River Forest in Chicago, take the 603 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, take the 303 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

98min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 603
603
Bus - 303
303
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    41 min
  • 4
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6544
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 303.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 603, Bus line 303.

  • Is there a direct train between Elgin and River Forest in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elgin to River Forest in Chicago?

    The MD-W train line goes from Elgin station near Elgin to #2228| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #2228| Chicago Union Station station near River Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Elgin and River Forest in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elgin to get to River Forest in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-W train from the Elgin station near Elgin in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elgin and River Forest in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #2228| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to River Forest in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Elgin to River Forest?

    The ride from Elgin to River Forest costs $5.75.