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 train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Robbins station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 303 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

118min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 303
303
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Robbins

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Robbins
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6568
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RI, BLUE LINE and 317

To get from River Forest to River Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Robbins station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 317 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

125min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 317
317
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Robbins

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Robbins
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 317317
    Wait for bus
    317
    Canterbury St & Balmoral Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6568
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    150 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 28.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 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 Des Plaines Ave & Adams St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to River Forest:

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

Train stations close to River Forest:

  • Maywood
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to River Forest:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RI, BLUE LINE and 317

To get from River Forest to River Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Robbins station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 317 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

125min$6.55
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 317
317
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Robbins

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Robbins
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 317317
    Wait for bus
    317
    Canterbury St & Balmoral Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6568
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    150 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 118 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 303.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 317.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

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

    The RI train line goes from Robbins station near River Forest to #400| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus 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 train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between River Forest and River Forest in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the Robbins 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.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from River Forest to River Forest?

    The ride from River Forest to River Forest costs $6.55.

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