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 bus line and 2 train lines: take the 570 bus from Lancer/Washington station to Railroad/Cedar Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Riverforest station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

181min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 570
570
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Lancer/Washington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancer/Washington
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 570570
    Wait for bus
    570
    Lakeland Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad/Cedar Lake
    ID 19256
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Round Lake
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2108| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverforest
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from River Forest to River Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 570 bus from Lancer/Washington station to Railroad/Cedar Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

199min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 570
570
Train - MD-NMD-N
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Lancer/Washington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancer/Washington
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 570570
    Wait for bus
    570
    Lakeland Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad/Cedar Lake
    ID 19256
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Round Lake
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2108| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.74 mi • 16 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 62.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 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 & 3rd Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to River Forest:

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

Train stations close to River Forest:

  • Maywood
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to River Forest:

  • Madison St & 3rd Ave
  • Madison St & 1st Ave
  • 40 Madison St

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from River Forest to River Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 570 bus from Lancer/Washington station to Railroad/Cedar Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

199min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 570
570
Train - MD-NMD-N
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Lancer/Washington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancer/Washington
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 570570
    Wait for bus
    570
    Lakeland Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railroad/Cedar Lake
    ID 19256
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Round Lake
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2108| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.74 mi • 16 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 181 minutes, using Bus line 570, Bus line MD-N, Bus line UP-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 570, Bus line MD-N, Bus line BLUE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

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

    The 570 bus line goes from Lancer/Washington station near River Forest to Lakeland Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train 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 bus and train?

    The total travel time between River Forest and River Forest in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 570 bus from the Lancer/Washington stop near River Forest in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the River Forest station, which is closest to River Forest in Chicago.

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

    The ride from River Forest to River Forest costs $12.50.

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