The average train between Downers Grove and Lake Forest takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove station and arriving at Lake Forest station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Downers Grove to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
Downers Grove to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest. station.
The distance between Downers Grove and Lake Forest is 52 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Downers Grove to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 32m.