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How to get fromChicago Union Station to River Forestby train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to River Forest by train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Oak Parktrain train Up-W
    21 min
    $3–5

  2. Drive 10.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to River Forestcar car 10.9 mi
    16 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to River Foresttaxi taxi 10.9 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  4. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Clinton-Green to Harlem-Greensubway subway Green Line
    35 min
    $2–5

  5. Subway via Forest Park

    1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Forest Parksubway subway Blue Line
    1h 4m
    $4–8

Chicago Union Station to River Forest by foot and train

Calendar164Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.9 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and River Forest, Cook County, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Oak Park hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 16 min.

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