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How to get fromForest Lake to Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 17m
    $32–39

  2. Drive 34.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Lake to Chicagocar car 34.2 mi
    50 min
    $7–9

  3. Line 272 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from 100 S Milwaukee Ave to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklinbus bus 56
    2h 36m
    $32–39

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Lake to Chicagotaxi taxi 34.2 mi
    50 min
    $90–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

Metra operates a train from Barrington to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Forest Lake to Washington & Franklin via 100 S Milwaukee Ave, Golf Mill Station, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 36m.

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