What is the cheapest way to get from River Forest to Des Plaines?

The cheapest way to get from River Forest to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from River Forest to Des Plaines?

The fastest way to get from River Forest to Des Plaines is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between River Forest and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct bus from River Forest to Des Plaines station. However, there are services departing from Harlem & Thomas and arriving at Des Plaines Metra Station via Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between River Forest and Des Plaines?

No, there is no direct train from River Forest to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Oak Park and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from River Forest to Des Plaines?

The distance between River Forest and Des Plaines is 26 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

How do I travel from River Forest to Des Plaines without a car?

The best way to get from River Forest to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $4 - $7.

How long does it take to get from River Forest to Des Plaines?

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from River Forest to Des Plaines, including transfers.

Where do I catch the River Forest to Des Plaines bus from?

River Forest to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Harlem & Thomas station.

Where do I catch the River Forest to Des Plaines train from?

River Forest to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Oak Park station.

Train or bus from River Forest to Des Plaines?

The best way to get from River Forest to Des Plaines is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 90 bus and line 209 bus, which costs $5 - $11 and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the River Forest to Des Plaines bus arrive?

River Forest to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Harlem Blue Line Station.

Where does the River Forest to Des Plaines train arrive?

River Forest to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from River Forest to Des Plaines?

Yes, the driving distance between River Forest to Des Plaines is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from River Forest to Des Plaines.

Where can I stay near Des Plaines?

There are 369+ hotels available in Des Plaines.

River Forest to Des Plaines - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 90 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oak Park to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
1h 22m
$5–6
Drive 11.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from River Forest to Des Plainescar 11.2 mi
20 min
$2–3
Line 90 bus, line 209 bus
1. Take the bus from Harlem & Thomas to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus 90
2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus 209
1h 49m
$6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from River Forest to Des Plainestaxi 11.2 mi
20 min
$35–45

River Forest to Des Plaines by train

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Oak Park to Des Plaines via Chicago OTC in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlem & Thomas to Des Plaines Metra Station via Harlem Blue Line Station, Harlem-O'Hare, Cumberland, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 1h 49m.

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