River Forest, IL
River Forest is a Chicago suburb 10 miles west of downtown, accessible via I-290 and US Route 20. The CTA Green Line terminates here at Harlem/Lake station. Major roads include Harlem Avenue running north-south and Lake Street east-west. O'Hare Airport is about 20 miles northwest, Midway about 15 miles southeast. The village is home to Concordia University Chicago with its striking Gothic Revival campus.
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What is the closest airport to River Forest, IL?
The closest airport to River Forest, IL is Chicago Midway International Airport, 20 km (about 29 min by car). Other airports nearby: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Gary/Chicago International Airport.
Where is River Forest, IL on the map?
River Forest, IL is in United States, at 41.895, -87.819 - about 19 km north-west of Chicago, IL.
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