The average train between Lake Forest and Glen Ellyn takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest to Glen Ellyn. 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 Glen Ellyn. 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 Glen Ellyn at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Glen Ellyn station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Lake Forest to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Glen Ellyn station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Glen Ellyn is 46.3 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Glen Ellyn via Chicago OTC in around 2h 22m.