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How to get fromLake Forest to River Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to River Forest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    1h 52m
    $6–7

  2. Drive 27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to River Forestcar car 27.5 mi
    47 min
    $5–8

  3. Train, line 423 bus, line 90 bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Winnetkatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Elm / Winnetka Metra Station to Harlem CTA Stationbus bus 423
    3. Take the bus from Harlem & Higgins to Harlem & Thomasbus bus 90
    2h 51m
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to River Foresttaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    47 min
    $70–90

Lake Forest to River Forest by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and River Forest, Cook County, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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