How to get from Harlem/Lake to River Forest by bus?

From Harlem/Lake to River Forest by bus

To get from Harlem/Lake to River Forest in Chicago, take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) 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 18 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

18min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Bus - 317
317
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    160 yd • 2 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
    7 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 from Harlem/Lake to River Forest by bus via 318 and 310

To get from Harlem/Lake to River Forest in Chicago, take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, take the 310 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

25min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Bus - 310
310
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    160 yd • 2 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
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Harrison St & Wolf Rd
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Harlem/Lake to River Forest

The distance between Harlem/Lake, Chicago and River Forest, Chicago is approximately 2.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem/Lake 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 Harlem/Lake

Harlem/Lake is located at Harlem/Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakpark.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Ridgeland
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East)
  • South Blvd & Harlem (West)
  • Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)

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

Train stations close to River Forest:

  • Maywood
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to River Forest:

  • Des Plaines Ave & Adams St
  • Madison St & Gale Ave
  • 40 Madison St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harlem/Lake to River Forest by bus via 318 and 310

To get from Harlem/Lake to River Forest in Chicago, take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Forest Park Cta Station station. Next, take the 310 bus from Forest Park Cta Station station to Madison St & Gale Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

25min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Bus - 310
310
Walk to River Forest
Leaves from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    160 yd • 2 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
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Harrison St & Wolf Rd
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harlem/Lake to River Forest?

    The fastest way takes 18 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line 317.

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

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line 310.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harlem/Lake and River Forest?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harlem/Lake to River Forest?

    The 318 bus line goes from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park to Forest Park Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Forest Park Cta Station station near River Forest in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem/Lake to River Forest by bus?

    The total travel time between Harlem/Lake in Oak Park and River Forest in Chicago by bus is about 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harlem/Lake to get to River Forest?

    Get on the 318 bus from the Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) stop near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harlem/Lake and River Forest?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Park Cta Station stop, which is closest to River Forest in Chicago.

  • When is the first bus from Harlem/Lake to River Forest?

    The first bus from Harlem/Lake in Oak Park to River Forest in Chicago is West North Avenue. It leaves the Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) stop at 7:43 PM.

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

    The ride from Harlem/Lake to River Forest costs $2.30.