The average train between Northbrook and River Forest takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Northbrook 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 Northbrook and River Forest. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northbrook is at 11:25 PM which arrives into River Forest at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northbrook to River Forest. However, there are services departing from Northbrook station and arriving at River Forest station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Northbrook to River Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Northbrook station.
Northbrook to River Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Oak Park station.
The distance between Northbrook and River Forest is 25.6 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Northbrook to Oak Park via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 1h 44m.