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Dominican University - - Transportation

The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport, located in Chicago, IL, about 7 miles from the center of River Forest, IL.

Getting around in River Forest, IL

The main ways to get around within River Forest are driving, riding the bike and walking. But, when it comes to travel around the suburb's area, there are plenty of options to choose from, given Chicago's comprehensive public transportation system, which includes CTA, Metra, and Pace, all coordinated by Regional Transportation Authority (RTA).

River Forest has a railroad station with service to Chicago on Metra's Union Pacific/West Line, with trains going as far west as Elburn, Illinois, including east to Ogilvie Transportation Center, in Chicago. The station is at Central Avenue and Thatcher Avenue.

How to get to Dominican University campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From O'Hare International Airport: Head southeast on Access Rd (keep right at the fork) and continue onto I-190 E. Take exit 1B for River Rd S and merge onto Des Plaines River Rd/N River Rd. Turn left at W Grand Ave and right at N Thatcher Ave. Make a slight left to stay on N Thatcher Ave and turn left at Division St.