The average train between Joliet and River Forest takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Joliet to River Forest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Joliet and River Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Joliet is at 10:25 PM which arrives into River Forest at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at LaSalle Street and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Joliet to River Forest. However, there are services departing from Joliet station and arriving at River Forest station via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Joliet to River Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
Joliet to River Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
The distance between Joliet and River Forest is 47.1 km. The road distance is 80 km.
Metra operates a train from Joliet to LaSalle Street hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 11m.