The average train between Park Ridge and Lake Forest takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Park Ridge 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 Park Ridge and Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Park Ridge is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Park Ridge to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Park Ridge station and arriving at Lake Forest station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Park Ridge to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Park Ridge station.
Park Ridge to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest. station.
The distance between Park Ridge and Lake Forest is 27.5 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Park Ridge to Lake Forest. via Clybourn in around 1h 48m.