The average train between Glen Ellyn and Lake Forest takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glen Ellyn is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn station and arriving at Lake Forest station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Glen Ellyn to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Glen Ellyn station.
Glen Ellyn to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest. station.
The distance between Glen Ellyn and Lake Forest is 46.3 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Lake Forest. via Chicago OTC in around 2h 28m.