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Lake Forest to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lake Forest and Elgin takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 47m
Duration
65 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
3h 4m
$10–13

Lake Forest to Elgin train times

Trains run hourly between Lake Forest and Elgin. 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 Elgin at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Lake Forest to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 4m.

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