The average train between Naperville and River Forest takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Naperville 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 Naperville and River Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Naperville is at 11:16 PM which arrives into River Forest at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Naperville to River Forest. However, there are services departing from Naperville station and arriving at River Forest station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Naperville to River Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
Naperville to River Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Naperville and River Forest is 30.3 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Metra operates a train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 4m.