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How to get fromBuffalo Grove to Lake Forestby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Lake Forest by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 234 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to State St & Stratford Rdbus bus 234
    2. Take the train from Cumberland to Clybourntrain train
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    2h 57m
    $7–11

  2. Drive 13 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo Grove to Lake Forestcar car 13 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 234 bus, bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis CTA Stationbus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    3h 15m
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Buffalo Grove to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 13 mi
    22 min
    $40–50

Buffalo Grove to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Lake Forest. via Des Plaines Metra Station, Davis CTA Station, Davis St & Benson Ave, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 3h 15m.

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