The average train between Crystal Lake and Lake Forest takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Crystal Lake is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake station and arriving at Lake Forest station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Crystal Lake to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
Crystal Lake to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest. station.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Lake Forest is 39.2 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Lake Forest. via Clybourn in around 2h 41m.