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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 15m
    $6–8

  2. Line 330 bus, bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Stationbus bus 250
    3. Take the bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    4h 2m
    $10–14

  3. Drive 31.8 mi

    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Lake Forestcar car 31.8 mi
    39 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elmhurst to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 31.8 mi
    39 min
    $85–110

Elmhurst to Lake Forest by train

Calendar155Weekly Trains
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Elmhurst to Lake Forest. via Chicago OTC in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1st St & York St to Lake Forest. via Lake St & Mannheim Rd, Mannheim/Lake, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, Davis CTA Station, Davis St & Benson Ave, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 4h 2m.

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