- Distance: 28.4 mi
- Duration: 58 min
The average train between Chicago and West Lake Forest takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Chicago to West 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 Chicago and West Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:00 PM which arrives into West Lake Forest at 12:02 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lake Forest station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
Chicago to West Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to West Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest station.
The distance between Chicago and West Lake Forest is 43.5 km. The road distance is 49 km.
Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Forest hourly. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
