The average train between Lake Forest and Aurora takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest to Aurora. 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 Lake Forest and Aurora. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Aurora at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Aurora station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Lake Forest to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Aurora station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Aurora is 68.1 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Aurora via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 52m.