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Elgin to Lake Forest trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Lake Forest takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin 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.

2h 47m
Duration
65 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
  2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
2h 57m
$11–13

Elgin to Lake Forest train times

Trains run hourly between Elgin and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 57m.

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