The average train between Lake Forest and River Forest takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest and River Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 10:44 PM which arrives into River Forest at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to River Forest. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at River Forest station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Lake Forest to River Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to River Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
The distance between Lake Forest and River Forest is 40.2 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Metra operates a train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 6m.