The average train between Lake Forest and Cary takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest to Cary. 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 Cary. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Cary at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Cary. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Cary station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Lake Forest to Cary train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Cary train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Cary station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Cary is 33.1 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Cary via Clybourn in around 2h 37m.