- Distance: 8.9 mi
- Duration: 21 min
The average train between River Forest and Chicago Union Station takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. There is an hourly train service from River Forest to Chicago Union Station. 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 River Forest and Chicago Union Station. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from River Forest is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Chicago Union Station at 11:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oak Park station and arriving at Chicago OTC station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
River Forest to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Oak Park station.
River Forest to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
The distance between River Forest and Chicago Union Station is 14.6 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Metra operates a train from Oak Park to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 23 min.
