How to get from Oak Park to River Forest by bus?

Oak Park to River Forest map

From Oak Park to River Forest by bus

Take one direct bus from Oak Park to River Forest in Chicago: take the 309 bus from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station to Lake St & Thatcher Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

28min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 309
309
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6855
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    1st St & York St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6877
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oak Park to River Forest by bus via 313

Take one direct bus from Oak Park to River Forest in Chicago: take the 313 bus from Lake St & Cuyler Ave station to Lake St & Thatcher Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

26min$2.00
Bus - 313
313
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Lake St & Cuyler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oak Park
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6877
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Oak Park to River Forest

The distance between Oak Park, Chicago and River Forest, Chicago is approximately 2.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park to River Forest 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 Oak Park

Oak Park is located at Oak Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park:

  • Ridgeland
  • Austin (Green)
  • Oak Park (Green)

Train stations close to Oak Park:

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park:

  • Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • Lake St & Cuyler Ave
  • Lake St & Harvey Ave

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 & Forest Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to River Forest:

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

Train stations close to River Forest:

  • Maywood
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to River Forest:

  • Madison St & Forest Ave
  • Madison St & Gale Ave
  • Madison St & 1st Ave

Related Routes

Oak Park to River Forest map

Alternative route from Oak Park to River Forest by bus via 313

Take one direct bus from Oak Park to River Forest in Chicago: take the 313 bus from Lake St & Cuyler Ave station to Lake St & Thatcher Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

26min$2.00
Bus - 313
313
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Lake St & Cuyler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oak Park
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6877
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 309.

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

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line 313.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Oak Park to River Forest in Chicago in 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oak Park to River Forest in Chicago?

    The 309 bus line goes from Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station near Oak Park to 1st St & York St station near River Forest in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Oak Park and River Forest in Chicago by bus is about 28 min.

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

    Get on the 309 bus from the Lake St & Ridgeland Ave stop near Oak Park in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 1st St & York St stop, which is closest to River Forest in Chicago.

  • When is the first bus from Oak Park to River Forest in Chicago?

    The first bus from Oak Park to River Forest in Chicago is Lake Street. It leaves the Lake St & Ridgeland Ave stop at 3:11 AM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Oak Park to River Forest in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Oak Park to River Forest in Chicago is Green Line. It leaves the Ridgeland station at 7:17 PM.

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

    The ride from Oak Park to River Forest costs $2.00.

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