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

By bus and train

To get from River Forest to River Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 310 bus from Washington Blvd & Mannheim Rd station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 310
310
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Mendota Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Grange/Burlington Ave.
    ID 10346
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim Rd & Washington Blvd
    ID 10381
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Blvd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6959
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6544
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 331 and 310

To get from River Forest to River Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 310 bus from Madison St & 5th Ave station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 310
310
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Mendota Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
    ID 6494
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Madison
    ID 8063
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison St & 5th Ave
    ID 6535
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6544
    4 min
  • 10
    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 River Forest to River Forest

The distance between River Forest, Chicago and River Forest, Chicago is approximately 76.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Forest 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 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:

  • 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 & Gale Ave
  • 40 Madison St
  • Madison St & Forest 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 & 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 & Gale Ave
  • Madison St & 3rd Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, 331 and 310

To get from River Forest to River Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Mendota Amtrak station to La Grange station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 310 bus from Madison St & 5th Ave station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 310
310
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Mendota Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Grange
    81 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
    ID 6494
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Madison
    ID 8063
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison St & 5th Ave
    ID 6535
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6544
    4 min
  • 10
    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 River Forest to River Forest?

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 330, Bus line 310.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line 331, Bus line 310.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

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

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near River Forest to La Grange station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till River Forest station near River Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between River Forest and River Forest in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near River Forest in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the River Forest stop, which is closest to River Forest in Chicago.

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