The average train between Lake Forest and Joliet takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest to Joliet. 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 Joliet. 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 Joliet at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Joliet station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Lake Forest to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Joliet is 84 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Joliet via Chicago OTC and LaSalle Street in around 3h 8m.