The average train between Hinsdale and Lake Forest takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Hinsdale is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hinsdale to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Hinsdale station and arriving at Lake Forest station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Hinsdale to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Hinsdale station.
Hinsdale to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest. station.
The distance between Hinsdale and Lake Forest is 51.5 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Hinsdale to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 21m.