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Directions to River Forest with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near River Forest

    BusBus: 303, 313, 317, 310, 301.TrainTrain: UP-W.Chicago 'L'Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE.

How to get to River Forest by bus?

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How to get to River Forest by Chicago 'L'?

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Bus stops near River Forest

  • Madison St & Gale Ave, 2 min walk,
  • Forest Park Cta Station, 15 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near River Forest

  • Harlem/Lake, 3 min walk,
  • Forest Park, 33 min walk,

Train station near River Forest

  • Maywood, 22 min walk,

Bus lines to River Forest

  • 303, Forest Park - Rosemont,
  • 310, West Madison - Hillside,
  • 317, Westchester,
  • 301, Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St),
  • 308, Tripp Ave & Building 228 Ent.,
  • 318, North Ave & Wolf Rd,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to River Forest?

    The closest stations to River Forest are:

    • Madison St & Gale Ave is 131 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Harlem/Lake is 203 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Forest Park Cta Station is 1248 yards away, 15 min walk.
    • Maywood is 1845 yards away, 22 min walk.
    • Forest Park is 2801 yards away, 33 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near River Forest?

    These bus lines stop near River Forest: 303, 313, 317.

  • Which train line stops near River Forest?

    UP-W (Chicago OTC)

  • Which Chicago 'L' line stops near River Forest?

    BLUE LINE (Towards Forest Park)

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to River Forest?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to River Forest is Harlem/Lake. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to River Forest?

    The nearest train station to River Forest is Maywood. It’s a 22 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to River Forest?

    The nearest bus station to River Forest is Madison St & Gale Ave. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to River Forest?

    The BLUE LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to River Forest. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to River Forest?

    The BLUE LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to River Forest. It stops nearby at 1:14 AM.

  • What time is the first train to River Forest?

    The UP-W is the first train that goes to River Forest. It stops nearby at 5:14 AM.

  • What time is the last train to River Forest?

    The UP-W is the last train that goes to River Forest. It stops nearby at 1:01 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to River Forest?

    The 318 is the first bus that goes to River Forest. It stops nearby at 4:32 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to River Forest?

    The 318 is the last bus that goes to River Forest. It stops nearby at 12:52 AM.

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Public Transportation to River Forest

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Bus: 303, 313, 317, 310, 301, 308, 318.Train: UP-W.Chicago 'L': BLUE LINE, GREEN LINE.

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River Forest
River ForestRiver Forest is a suburban village adjacent to Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 11,717. Two universities make their home in River Forest, Dominican University and Concordia University Chicago. The village is closely tied to the larger neighboring community of Oak Park. There are significant architectural designs located in River Forest such as the Winslow House by Frank Lloyd Wright. River Forest has a railroad station with service to Chicago on Metra's Union Pacific/West Line.
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