How to get from Glen Ellyn to River Forest by bus and train?

From Glen Ellyn to River Forest by bus and train

To get from Glen Ellyn to River Forest in Chicago, take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd station to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Wheaton station to Riverforest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

79min$5.75
Bus - 301
301
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glen Ellyn
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Glen Ellyn to River Forest by bus and train via 714 and UP-W

To get from Glen Ellyn to River Forest in Chicago, take the 714 bus from Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave station to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Wheaton station to Riverforest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

83min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 714
714
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave
    ID 28481
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glen Ellyn to River Forest

The distance between Glen Ellyn, Chicago and River Forest, Chicago is approximately 18.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn

Glen Ellyn is located at Glen Ellyn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd.

Train stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Glen Ellyn
  • Wheaton
  • College Ave

Bus stations close to Glen Ellyn:

  • Roosevelt Rd & Lambert Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Lorraine Rd
  • Roosevelt Rd & Greenwood 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 & 3rd Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to River Forest:

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

Train stations close to River Forest:

  • Maywood
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to River Forest:

  • Madison St & 3rd Ave
  • Des Plaines Ave & Adams St
  • Forest Park Cta Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Glen Ellyn to River Forest by bus and train via 714 and UP-W

To get from Glen Ellyn to River Forest in Chicago, take the 714 bus from Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave station to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. Next, take the UP-W train from Wheaton station to Riverforest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

83min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 714
714
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lorraine Rd & Pershing Ave
    ID 28481
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 714, Bus line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glen Ellyn to River Forest in Chicago?

    The 301 bus line goes from Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station near Glen Ellyn to Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station near River Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Glen Ellyn and River Forest in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 301 bus from the Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) stop near Glen Ellyn in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station, which is closest to River Forest in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Glen Ellyn to River Forest in Chicago?

    The first train from Glen Ellyn to River Forest in Chicago is Union Pacific West. It leaves the College Ave station at 11:47 PM.

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

    The ride from Glen Ellyn to River Forest costs $5.75.