The average train between Lake Forest and Des Plaines takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest to Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Lake Forest to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Des Plaines is 25.3 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Des Plaines via Clybourn in around 1h 46m.