The average train between Mount Prospect and Lake Forest takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest. 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 Mount Prospect and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Mount Prospect is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Mount Prospect station and arriving at Lake Forest station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Mount Prospect to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mt. Prospect station.
Mount Prospect to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest. station.
The distance between Mount Prospect and Lake Forest is 22.8 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Mt. Prospect to Lake Forest. via Clybourn in around 2h 2m.