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Trip Overview

The train between New York and Lake Forest takes 2d 19h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from New York 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.

2d 19h
Duration
3,179 mi
Distance
$2,029
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

New York to Lake Forest train times

Trains run 4 times a week between New York and Lake Forest. The service departs New York at 3:40 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Lake Forest at 08:11:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2d 19h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 19h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrak2d 19h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetrolink Trains2d 19h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetrolink Trains2d 19h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New York to Lake Forest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from New York to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,178.7 mi
  • Duration: 2d 19h

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Irvine via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 16h.

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