The average train between Arlington Heights and Lake Forest takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Arlington Heights to Lake Forest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Arlington Heights and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Arlington Heights is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arlington Heights to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Arlington Heights station and arriving at Lake Forest station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Arlington Heights to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Arlington Heights station.
Arlington Heights to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest. station.
The distance between Arlington Heights and Lake Forest is 22.2 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Lake Forest. via Clybourn in around 2h 7m.