How to get from River Forest to River Forest by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

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 511 bus from Chicago/Louis station to Pace Transit Center Bay L station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Lasalle station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

156min$9.55
Bus - 511
511
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Chicago/Louis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Bus - 511511
    Wait for bus
    511
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay L
    ID 37547
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #700| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    170 yd • 2 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
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 504, RI and BLUE LINE

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 504 bus from Chicago/Louis station to Pace Transit Center Bay J station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Lasalle station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

167min$9.55
Bus - 504
504
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Chicago/Louis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Pace Transit Center Bay J
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay J
    ID 37546
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #700| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    170 yd • 2 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
    38 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 52.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Forest to River Forest by Chicago 'L', 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:

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

Train stations close to River Forest:

  • Riverforest
  • Maywood

Bus stations close to River Forest:

  • Madison St & 1st Ave
  • Madison St & 3rd Ave
  • Des Plaines Ave & Adams St

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 504, RI and BLUE LINE

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 504 bus from Chicago/Louis station to Pace Transit Center Bay J station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI train and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Lasalle station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

167min$9.55
Bus - 504
504
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Chicago/Louis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Forest
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Pace Transit Center Bay J
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay J
    ID 37546
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #700| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    170 yd • 2 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
    38 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 156 minutes, using Bus line 511, Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line RI, 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, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

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

    The 511 bus line goes from Pace Transit Center Bay L station near River Forest to Pace Transit Center Bay L station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line 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, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between River Forest and River Forest in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 511 bus from the Pace Transit Center Bay L 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 total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from River Forest to River Forest?

    The ride from River Forest to River Forest costs $9.55.

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