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How to get fromEast Lansing to Lake Forestby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Lake Forest by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    3h 57m
    $72–342

  2. Drive 250.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Lake Forestcar car 250.3 mi
    4h 21m
    $46–66

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    6h 46m
    $74–150

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 21m
    $84–122

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 9m
    $86–321

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    9h 9m
    $48–85

East Lansing to Lake Forest by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from East Lansing to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Lake Forest. via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 3h 51m.

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