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How to get fromBolingbrook to Lake Forestby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolingbrook to Lake Forest by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln to Monroe St & Wabash Avebus bus 850 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    3h 6m
    $11–13

  2. Drive 49.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolingbrook to Lake Forestcar car 49.5 mi
    1h
    $9–14

  3. Line 834 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rte 53 & Briarcliff Rd to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    3h 33m
    $11–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bolingbrook to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 49.5 mi
    1h
    $130–160

  5. Bus, line 147 bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln to Michigan Ave & Tribune Towerbus bus 850 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Michigan & Hubbard to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
    3. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    4h 19m
    $11–15

Bolingbrook to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Rte 53 & Northridge Ave/Lee Ln to Lake Forest. via Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 4h 19m.

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