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How to get fromDowners Grove to Lake Forestby train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 32m
    $9–11

  2. Drive 39.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Lake Forestcar car 39.7 mi
    48 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downers Grove to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 39.7 mi
    48 min
    $100–130

Downers Grove to Lake Forest by train and foot

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 49.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Downers Grove to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 32m.

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