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How to get fromElgin to Lake Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 57m
    $11–13

  2. Drive 34.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Lake Forestcar car 34.5 mi
    50 min
    $7–10

  3. Bus, line 423 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave to Elm / Green Baybus bus 423
    3. Take the train from Winnetka to Lake Forest.train train
    3h 22m
    $10–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 34.5 mi
    50 min
    $110–130

Elgin to Lake Forest by train and foot

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 57m.

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