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

By bus

To get from River Forest to River Forest in Chicago, take the 318 bus from North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb) station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, 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 47 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

47min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Bus - 317
317
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb)
    ID 8803
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - 317317
    Wait for bus
    317
    Canterbury St & Balmoral Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison St & Gale Ave
    ID 6568
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 318

Take one direct bus from River Forest to River Forest in Chicago: take the 318 bus from North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb) station to Des Plaines Ave & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

47min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb)
    ID 8803
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Ave & Madison St
    ID 6551
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.63 mi • 13 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 8.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Forest 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 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:

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

Train stations close to River Forest:

  • Maywood
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to River Forest:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 318

Take one direct bus from River Forest to River Forest in Chicago: take the 318 bus from North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb) station to Des Plaines Ave & Madison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

47min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb)
    ID 8803
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Ave & Madison St
    ID 6551
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to River Forest
    Walk to
    River Forest
    0.63 mi • 13 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 47 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line 317.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 318.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

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

    The 318 bus line goes from North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb) station near River Forest to Forest Park Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take 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 bus?

    The total travel time between River Forest and River Forest in Chicago by bus is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the 318 bus from the North Ave & Mannheim Access Rd (Sb) 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 stop, 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 $2.30.

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