The average train between Chicago and Lake Forest takes 43h 27m and the fastest train takes 43h 23m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago 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 5 times a week between Chicago and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Lake Forest station via Fullerton Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 27m.
Chicago to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Lake Forest is 2,779.6 km. The road distance is 3,577 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 42h 44m.
