The average train between Lake Forest and Brookfield takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest to Brookfield. 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 Brookfield. 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 Brookfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Brookfield station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Lake Forest to Brookfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Brookfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Brookfield station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Brookfield is 48.3 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Brookfield via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 7m.