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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago 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
    16 min
    $3–5

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Harlem-Greensubway subway Green Line
    31 min
    $2–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to River Foresttaxi taxi 11.3 mi
    16 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 11.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to River Forestcar car 11.3 mi
    16 min
    $3

Chicago to River Forest by train

Calendar159Weekly Trains
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8.6 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Chicago, 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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