There are 8 ways to get from River Forest to Elmhurst by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
3h 50m$134–558Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
22h 40m$258–561Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
22h 52m$149–242Drive 806.2 mi
- Drive from River Forest to Elmhurstcar 806.2 mi
13h 39m$148–213Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
4h 12m$204–660Line 90 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Harlem & Thomas to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Woodsidetrain
5h 2m$148–892Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
5h 7m$326–870Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus Ppb 8724 / ...
24h 55m$164–286
River Forest to Elmhurst by subway, bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from River Forest to Elmhurst is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from River Forest to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from River Forest to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Lake St & Jackson Ave and arriving at New York Midtown via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from River Forest to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Harlem-Green and arriving at Grand Av-Newtown via Chicago Union Station and 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.
The distance between River Forest and Elmhurst is 747 miles. The road distance is 810.9 miles.
The best way to get from River Forest to Elmhurst without a car is to train which takes 22h 40m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from River Forest to Elmhurst, including transfers.
River Forest to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
River Forest to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from River Forest to Elmhurst is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 22h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 22h 52m.
What companies run services between River Forest, Cook County, IL, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 20h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
River Forest to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Elmhurst is 1h ahead of River Forest. It is currently 3:12 AM in River Forest and 4:12 AM in Elmhurst.
River Forest to Elmhurst train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between River Forest to Elmhurst is 811 miles. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from River Forest to Elmhurst.
There are 3414+ hotels available in Elmhurst.




