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How to get fromNorthbrook to River Forestby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Northbrook to River Forest by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 74 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Healytrain train Md-N
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton & Pulaski to Grand & Sayrebus bus 74
    1h 31m
    $8–11

  2. Drive 17.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northbrook to River Forestcar car 17.1 mi
    32 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 423 bus, line 90 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station to Harlem CTA Stationbus bus 423
    2. Take the bus from Harlem & Higgins to Harlem & Thomasbus bus 90
    2h
    $8–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northbrook to River Foresttaxi taxi 17.1 mi
    32 min
    $50–65

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Oak Parktrain train Up-W
    1h 44m
    $7–10

Northbrook to River Forest by train and bus

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Northbrook to Harlem & Thomas via Glenview, Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station, Harlem CTA Station, and Harlem & Higgins in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northbrook to Oak Park via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 1h 44m.

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