Residents of River Forest benefit from direct Union Pacific/West Line service at the station, with multiple weekday trains reaching Ogilvie Transportation Center in about 20 minutes. The station sits within a compact downtown area that places shops, restaurants, and services within a short walk, while nearby Pace bus routes and local streets connect riders to employment corridors along the Eisenhower Expressway and the Illinois Medical District. Weekend service and off-street parking further support reliable access to downtown Chicago without requiring a car for daily commuting.
River Forest currently has 27 single family homes for sale, 4 townhouses for sale, and 30 condos for sale. There is 1 short sale. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there is 1 new construction home for sale that are within a mile.