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How to get fromBatavia to Lake Forestby train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Batavia to Lake Forest by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    3h 27m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 48.4 mi

    1. Drive from Batavia to Lake Forestcar car 48.4 mi
    1h 13m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Batavia to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 48.4 mi
    1h 13m
    $130–160

Batavia to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Batavia, IL, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Batavia Ave & Wilson St to Lake Forest. via Geneva Metra, Geneva, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 27m.

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