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How to get fromDes Plaines to Lake Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    1h 55m
    $5–8

  2. Drive 20.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Lake Forestcar car 20.8 mi
    26 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis CTA Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    2h 31m
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 20.8 mi
    26 min
    $60–80

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis CTA Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Main St. to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 6m
    $8–13

Des Plaines to Lake Forest by train

Calendar155Weekly Trains
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Des Plaines to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Lake Forest. via Clybourn in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Lake Forest. via Davis CTA Station, Davis St & Benson Ave, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 2h 31m.

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