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How to get fromChicago to Lake Forestby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Forest by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 33m
    $172–655

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    9h 8m
    $134–418

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 48m
    $1,221–1,872

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus
    2d 1h

  5. Drive  2,012.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Forestcar car 2,012.1 mi
    31h 35m
    $368–531

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    8h 54m
    $164–658

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    9h 15m
    $210–780

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    9h 32m
    $150–530

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    9h 44m
    $162–721

Chicago to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration43h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,751.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 42h 44m.

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