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How to get fromGlen Ellyn to Lake Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 28m
    $7–8

  2. Train, line 90 bus, line 423 bus

    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Higgins & Harlembus bus 90
    3. Take the bus from Harlem CTA Station to Elm / Green Baybus bus 423
    3h 56m
    $12–16

  3. Drive 36 mi

    1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Lake Forestcar car 36 mi
    53 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Glen Ellyn to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 36 mi
    53 min
    $95–120

Glen Ellyn to Lake Forest by train

Calendar155Weekly Trains
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Lake Forest. via Chicago OTC in around 2h 28m.

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