What is the cheapest way to get from River Forest to Chicago Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from River Forest to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from River Forest to Chicago Union Station?

The fastest way to get from River Forest to Chicago Union Station is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between River Forest and Chicago Union Station?

No, there is no direct bus from River Forest to Chicago Union Station. However, there are services departing from Lake St & Jackson Ave and arriving at Jackson & Clinton via Lake St & Austin Blvd and Jackson & Austin Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between River Forest and Chicago Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oak Park and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from River Forest to Chicago Union Station?

The distance between River Forest and Chicago Union Station is 9 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

How do I travel from River Forest to Chicago Union Station without a car?

The best way to get from River Forest to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from River Forest to Chicago Union Station?

The train from Oak Park to Chicago OTC takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the River Forest to Chicago Union Station bus from?

River Forest to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Lake St & Jackson Ave station.

Where do I catch the River Forest to Chicago Union Station train from?

River Forest to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Oak Park station.

Train or bus from River Forest to Chicago Union Station?

The best way to get from River Forest to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 309 bus and line 126 bus, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the River Forest to Chicago Union Station bus arrive?

River Forest to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Lake St & Austin Blvd station.

Where does the River Forest to Chicago Union Station train arrive?

River Forest to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from River Forest to Chicago Union Station?

Yes, the driving distance between River Forest to Chicago Union Station is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from River Forest to Chicago Union Station.

Where can I stay near Chicago Union Station?

There are 1331+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.

River Forest to Chicago Union Station - 5 ways to travel via train

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oak Park to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
28 min
$3–5
Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from River Forest to Chicago Union Stationcar 10.9 mi
16 min
$2–3
Line 309 bus, line 126 bus
1. Take the bus from Lake St & Jackson Ave to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus 309 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
1h 15m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from River Forest to Chicago Union Stationtaxi 10.9 mi
16 min
$30–40
Line 318 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Harlem Ave & Augusta St to Forest Park CTA Stationbus 318
2. Take the subway from Forest Park to Clinton-Bluesubway Blue Line
55 min
$4–7

River Forest to Chicago Union Station by train and foot

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Distance: 8.9 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

Metra operates a train from Oak Park to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lake St & Jackson Ave to Jackson & Clinton via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, and Jackson & Austin Terminal in around 1h 15m.

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