The average train between Joliet and Lake Forest takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Joliet 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 Joliet and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Joliet is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at LaSalle Street and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Joliet station and arriving at Lake Forest station via LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Joliet to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
Joliet to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest. station.
The distance between Joliet and Lake Forest is 84 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Joliet to Lake Forest. via LaSalle Street and Chicago OTC in around 3h 2m.